Job description
Alumni Engagement Intern
We’re looking for an innovative, self-starting intern to join the Community Engagement Team beginning as soon as possible to strengthen the operational and programmatic support for BBYO’s stakeholders (alumni, donors, parents, lay leaders, etc.). The ideal candidate is hardworking and eager to learn.
Who we are:
We’re a global network of passionate professionals excited to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens. We are the Jewish community’s largest and fastest-growing pluralistic platform for reaching and inspiring Jewish teens, built on nearly a century storied history. We support over 700 local, teen-led local chapters across more than 50 countries, at more than 100-weekend retreats during the school year and across a rapidly growing suite of global exchanges, campaigns and movement initiatives all year-round. Our team is strong, agile, creative, and inclusive. We are fast-paced, high-energy and results-driven, and we enjoy working together just as much as we believe in the mission we are chasing together.
This position is ideal for a college student looking to grow their project management skills, learn best practices for program development, hungry to grow skills in all areas and contribute creatively to a global organization with a growing audience of over 80,000 teens and 400,000 alumni worldwide. Our internships are paid positions and you will be compensated at $17.00 an hour.
Who you are:
You are excited about a role in content and resource development, data organization, process management, and more. You find joy in building processes and systems, are detail-oriented, and are a go-getter. You consider yourself a strong content-developer and can articulate yourself well through written resources. When given a blank slate, you are excited to research, innovative, and create an engaging proposal or pitch a new approach. You are able to work on multiple projects at the same time, enjoy working with teens, and are a self-starter and motivator.
What you’ll get to do as our Alumni Engagement Intern:
- Event Planning and Coordination: Assist with organizing and executing alumni events, including creating event materials such as communications, briefings, and nametags.
- Database Management: Update and maintain alumni databases to ensure accurate and current records.
- Content Creation: Develop content for alumni communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and website updates.
- Research: Conduct research on alumni for spotlight features and to enhance engagement strategies.
- Customer Service: Provide support and assistance to alumni, addressing inquiries and facilitating connections.
- Project Coordination: Support various alumni association programs and initiatives through effective project management.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor key metrics and assist in generating reports to assess the effectiveness of alumni engagement efforts.
- Alumni Association Platform Management: Consistently monitor and update the Alumni Association platform for new registrants, feed content, and events.
Role Requirements:
- Enrollment in a degree program at an accredited university
- A creative and responsible self-starter who is comfortable working collaborative and taking initiative
- Detail-oriented with excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- A background in BBYO or similar youth/Jewish organization is preferred but not required
- Availability to work 15 hours per week in a virtual setting liaising with team members across U.S. time zones ( east coast location preferred)
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship
