The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded $332 million in scholarships to nearly 3,900 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising, career counseling, and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $144 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

The Foundation is seeking motivated college students for a full-time, paid summer internship (late May through mid-August, minimum 350 hours). Interns work alongside staff on meaningful, real-world projects and gain hands-on experience inside a national nonprofit organization. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in marketing, communications, data analysis, operations, or project and program management.

The Career Advancement Team helps students explore career options, build professional skills, and connect to real opportunities. We also stay connected with our alumni and engage them as mentors, speakers, and champions for current students. Our work includes supporting career exploration, internships, networking, professional development programs, and building relationships with employers and partners. In short, we help students turn their academic success into meaningful career pathways, while creating a strong, supportive professional community that lasts well beyond graduation.

Principal Responsibilities

Career Support

• Refresh and organize career resources
• Assist with internship and travel stipend programs

Communications & Digital Content

• Update content on Canvas
• Contribute to newsletters and achievement spotlights

Events & Engagement

• Help plan career activities for Scholars Weekend
• Create and update marketing materials
• Support event logistics and mailings

Data & Organization

• Help document processes and build simple tracking systems
• Maintain recruitment spreadsheet, calendars and employer information

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing associate, bachelor, or graduate education or have graduated within 6 months of start date.
• Experience in a professional office setting preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive team player eager to take initiative on multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends to staff events.
• Access to personal transportation/housing is required.