Employer: Philadelphia Education Fund
Position: Summer Program Support Intern- Philadelphia Scholars Program
Work Location: 718 Arch St, Suite 700N, Philadelphia PA 19106 (80% remote, 20% in-person)
Wage: $15/hr- Must qualify for Summer work-study. Email wkstudy@temple.edu for review. Reviews will begin end of April.
Length of Internship: Early May 2025 - early August 2025. Can be somewhat flexible about start/end dates
Work Schedule: 20 - 28 hours/week during 9-5 business hours, plus 1 weekend morning and weekday evening for in-person events
The Philadelphia Scholars Program is the largest single nonprofit scholarship program in the city. We award $650,000 annually to approximately 150 low-income graduates of PEF’s College Access Program located in six city high schools. Our Last Dollar Scholarship bridges the gap between their financial aid package and the cost to attend college. In addition to PEF’s scholarship, Scholars provides access to private scholarships administered by PEF, academic and career readiness workshops, and 1:1 success counseling throughout the year.
Job Description:
The intern will be a task- and thought-partner to the Senior Manager of the Philadelphia Scholars Program. Their work will help to improve the content and implementation of our programs, maintain essential communications to colleges attended by Scholars, and add to our database of Scholars alumni. They’ll learn from experienced professionals about what it takes to help students of large ambition, but small means, get to and through college. Most interns gain a new perspective on their own college experience, Philadelphia’s public high school system, and higher education in PA. Both undergraduate and graduate students welcome to apply.
Specific Duties:
- Communicate with colleges regarding PEF’s scholarship
- Help plan and staff Scholars summer workshops
- Assist with prep for and staff PEF’s annual fundraising luncheon on May 7 (if available), graduation celebration (TBD June), and 1st Year Experience on Aug 2
- Undertake data compilation and analysis projects
- Search digitized and paper files for alumni data to populate a new Salesforce-based database
Qualfications:
- Comfortable using Excel or other spreadsheet software, Word, Acrobat Excellent writing; clear communicator
- Careful and conscientious about details
- Enjoys research via internet and analog methods
- GPA minimum 3.2
- Interest in post-secondary access/equity, education finance, public policy, or student counseling
- Experience creating graphics and flyers for program events a plus
To Apply:
Please email resume and brief cover letter to Allison Kelsey, Senior Manager, Philadelphia Scholars Program akelsey@philaedfund.org.
Tip: visit the Philadelphia Scholars Scholars Webpage before applying. Those chosen for an interview will be asked for a brief writing sample.
PEF promotes a culture of inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.