Development and Communications Administrative Intern

Position Description

Aspire Afterschool Learning is a non-profit providing holistic afterschool and summer academic enrichment programs for historically underserved 3^rd – 8^th grade students in South Arlington, Virginia. The Development and Communications Administrative Intern (10 hr/wk) will be part of the team that develops and implements communications strategies that support our fundraising goals, engages supporters, and raises awareness of Aspire’s programs to achieve our mission.

Applicants for this position should be highly organized, strong writers, and detail-oriented. They should have excellent communication skills and the ability to think creatively, work collaboratively, and work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Applicants should also have a deep commitment to closing the educational opportunity gap.

This position is great for someone who has a passion for learning more about nonprofit work, communicating our work with the community, and supporting younger students in Arlington, as well as anyone looking to give back to their community or gain professional experience.

Please note that this internship is open to Arlington Public Schools Students only.

What You’ll Do…

The Development and Communications Admin Intern will report to the Development and Communications Director. Working closely with our small staff team, the Intern will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain accurate and organized donor and subscriber records, as well as digital files and records in shared systems (Google Suite, Microsoft Suite)
• Develop a standard procedure for entering individual donor touchpoints into Aspire’s database so that information can be better tracked, analyzed, and reported
• Assist with the logistics of organizing events, including Aspire’s fall fundraising gala via emailing guests for ticket/meal preferences, sponsors for ticket/logo information, and organizing print materials like nametags
• Support Aspire’s donor cultivation efforts through activities such as writing thank you notes
• Assist in creating and distributing materials that raise awareness about the mission, current work, and latest stories from Aspire (ex: Annual Report, e-newsletters, social media, print materials)
• Conduct research on additional ways Aspire can promote our presence in the community and connect with new audiences
• Provide logistical and general administrative support for the Aspire team, including taking meeting notes

Who You Are…

• Arlington Public Schools student
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Technology unafraid and good working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, and Canva
• Highly adaptable with the ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a small and cohesive team in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Looking to gain marketable, hands-on experience in the nonprofit field

Opportunities

• Exposure to nonprofit organizations and career-related networking
• $400 stipend
• Hands-on experience at a small, local nonprofit developing essential communication and administrative skills applicable to various career paths
• Mentorship and coaching from team members
• Opportunities to reflect on their own leadership goals and values

Who We Are

Aspire Afterschool Learning (formerly Greenbrier Learning Center) is a non-profit organization based in South Arlington, VA. Aspire provides robust, comprehensive, and high-quality afterschool and summer academic enrichment to historically underserved 3^rd – 8^th grade students. Our program supports and connects students, families, schools, and communities while using evidence-based methods to achieve results for students most impacted by the educational opportunity gap. Over 90% of our students improve their reading levels each year with our support.

Aspire’s values statement:

• Growth: We Aspire to support our students and empower them to reach their goals.
• Connection: We Aspire to bring our community together to create a sense of belonging for our students and their families.
• Equity & Access: We Aspire to provide access to the students and families most impacted by the educational opportunity gap and treat Aspire students and families with dignity, fairness, and respect.
• Excellence: We Aspire to strive for excellence in all that we do.
• Fun & Caring: We Aspire to approach every day with a nurturing spirit of playfulness and warmth.
  

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and letter of interest that answers the following questions: Why are you interested in this position? Describe what, if any, past experience you have that you think would benefit you in this position? What are your future goals and career interests? Send to development @ aspireafterschool.org with “Development and Communications Administrative Intern” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

Aspire Afterschool Learning is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We value having team members who reflect the students and families we serve, including from communities most impacted by the educational opportunity gap. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point; please apply anyway. We don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate because we believe in our core values of growth, connection, equity, and access.

 Aspire Afterschool Learning does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.