About the role#
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring a Student Intern to support the California Education Learning Lab. This program focuses on improving learning outcomes and closing equity gaps across public higher education in California. You will work with a team to develop education-focused communications, manage administrative tasks, and contribute to projects involving writing, media research, and website maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Create promotional materials that align with the Learning Lab brand.
- Review and edit audio, audiovisual media, and transcripts.
- Draft and design external communications using tools like Canva.
- Assist with website maintenance and updates to grant project webpages and the grantee portal.
- Support the Request for Proposal (RFP) process by editing collateral, tracking applications, and managing correspondence.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of college.
- Current enrollment in post-secondary education with at least six semester units or nine quarter units.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Strong writing and copyediting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to take projects from start to finish.
- A background or interest in communications, marketing, media, or journalism.
- A strong aesthetic sense and understanding of basic design principles.
- Experience with graphic design software such as Canva or InDesign is preferred.
- Experience in public messaging, audience engagement, or digital marketing research is preferred.
- Familiarity with educational equity and pedagogy is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The role is 100% remote, but you must reside in California.
- The internship follows a rolling term.
About Foundation for California Community Colleges
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento. Established in 1998, it acts as the official statewide support entity for the California Community Colleges system. The organization manages more than 70 programs focused on student success, workforce development, and community impact. It employs between 201 and 500 people to carry out its mission of expanding educational access and affordability.
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