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Role Description

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in higher education and the nonprofit sector? The Community Solution Education System invites passionate, motivated students to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program, a dynamic, immersive experience designed to accelerate your professional growth while contributing to real organizational outcomes.

As an intern, you will be embedded within a department aligned to your interests and skills, collaborating directly with experienced professionals and organizational leaders. You will tackle high-impact projects, sharpen your analytical and communication capabilities, and gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on how a mission-driven nonprofit system operates at scale.

Departments potentially accepting interns span a broad range of functions, including but not limited to:

• Admissions & Enrollment
• Academic Development
• Student Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal & Compliance
• The Chancellor’s Office

Specific responsibilities will be outlined during the interview process based on your placement area.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support department goals by contributing to projects that align with organizational strategy.
• Conduct research, gather data, and synthesize findings to inform decision-making.
• Assist in the creation of reports, presentations, process documentation, and communication.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose practical, data-informed solutions.
• Represent the organization’s values of equity, inclusion, and student-centered service in all interactions.
• Engage proactively with colleagues, ask thoughtful questions, and take initiative in your learning.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player who also demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Skilled communicator; both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset and genuine enthusiasm for contributing to meaningful work.
• Comfortable and self-motivated in a remote, virtual work environment using digital collaboration tools.
• Committed to building inclusive, respectful professional relationships with peers, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Open to diverse perspectives and committed to fostering equitable, inclusive environments.
• Proficiency with standard digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or master’s degree program and in good academic standing.
• Interest in nonprofit organizations, higher education, or community-focused work is preferred, though not required.
• Prior internship, work, or volunteer experience in a relevant field is a plus, but not mandatory.

Working Conditions

• This internship opportunity can be full remote or hybrid, depending on departmental needs.
• Interns will be informed of their expected work arrangement upon placement.
• All roles support virtual participation through digital collaboration tools.
• This is a primarily sedentary role; interns will spend the majority of their time working at a computer, attending virtual meetings, and performing desk-based tasks.

Compensation & Benefits

• This opportunity is budgeted at $20.00 an hour base compensation.
• Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.
• To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

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Application Process

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