KIPP SoCal Public Schools Intern

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

United States

October 28, 2025

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KIPP SoCal Public Schools Intern

SST - School Success Team
Regional Support – Regional Support /
Full-Time Temporary /
On-site
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Internship Overview

The KIPP SoCal Public Schools Intern will work within a department on the School Success Team (SST), which is the group of team members who support all functions that make our schools great! Interns will support a variety of project-based initiatives to ensure our students have wonderful experiences in our schools.

Each internship is designed to provide meaningful professional experience, hands-on skill development, and exposure to the daily functions of our organization. The Intern will be supervised by a designated supervisor within their assigned SST department and will receive regular check-ins, feedback, and opportunities for mentorship and skill development. See below for the available internships:

7 Intern positions across 6 Teams at our Regional Office:
KIPP Forward (1 intern)
Public Affairs Advocacy & Community Engagement (1 intern)
Talent Acquisition/Credentialing (1 intern)
Development/Marketing (2 interns)
Fundraising (1 intern)

Once you start your application, you'll be able to check which teams are most interesting to you. We recommend list no more than 3.

What You'll Do (General Responsibilities)

    • Support new and ongoing projects by conducting research, organizing materials, and creating content
    • Participate in sub-department and School Success team meetings and workgroups
    • Support administrative operations such as scheduling, document preparation, and email communication
    • Help maintain accurate records, files, and databases
    • Perform data entry and conduct data analysis for program tracking and reporting
    • Draft or edit documents, presentations, or outreach materials as needed
    • Collaborate with team members to meet project goals and deadlines
    • Complete additional assignments as assigned by designated by department staff

Skills You Will Gain (General)

    • Interpersonal communication including active listening
    • Public speaking
    • Research & analysis
    • Critical thinking and problem solving
    • Planning, organization, and time management
    • Team collaboration

What you'll do and what you'll need for: KIPP Forward Intern

    • Projects:
    • Develop and maintain a bilingual resource hub that supports students and families through the high-school search, application, and enrollment process by creating engaging visuals- such as timelines and checklists.
    • Curate college and career readiness resources and spotlight alumni success stories on social media.
    • Build alumni engagement on various platforms (ie, SLACK, Instagram, etc) through creative, informative, and relatable content
    • Qualifications:
    • An interest in education, counseling, college access, family engagement, and social impact
    • Strong communication and organization skills
    • Data/research analysis; Interest in social/digital media
    • Ability to work with Google, Canva, and other digital platforms to develop college and scholarship visuals
    • Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)- preferred.

What you'll do and what you'll need for: Tech Team

    • Projects:
    • Support with the repair of Chromebooks and other key administrative tech tasks to ensure our students have awesome learning experiences
    • Qualifications:
    • Eagerness to learn new skills, enjoys solving problems, enjoys fixing things, basic Google drive skills.
    • Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)

What you'll do and what you'll need for: Talent Acquisition Team

    • Projects:
    • Learn best practices for sourcing candidates, interviewing them, and ensuring they are compliant with CA state teacher credentialing laws.
    • Qualifications:
    • Highly organized and enjoys talking to people and completing a checklist of to-do items
    • Skills and interest in social media (especially TikTok and LinkedIn)
    • Strong writing skills
    • Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)

What you'll do and what you'll need for: Fundraising and Events

    • Projects (events):
    • Event Coordination & Logistics- Assist the Events Manager in planning and executing events for internal staff culture and external stakeholders.
    • Administrative Support- Maintain and organize event records, budgets, and timelines.
    • Collaboration & Communication- Attend regular check-ins with the Events Manager and Development team.
    • Learning & Professional Growth- Learn the fundamentals of nonprofit event planning and fundraising strategy.
    • Projects (fundraising):
    • Corporate Volunteer Days- Assist the Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager in coordinating and executing corporate volunteer events, including national initiatives like Read Across America, in partnership with corporate partners; Support event logistics, communications, and day-of coordination to ensure successful volunteer experiences; Help with post-event follow-up, including collecting feedback and preparing donor and volunteer acknowledgments.
    • Data Entry & CRM Management- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, including contacts, event participation, and follow-up details; Conduct regular data cleaning and updates to ensure database integrity.
    • Prospect Research-Conduct research to identify and organize information on potential corporate and foundation supporters.
    • General Development Team Support- Assist with donor stewardship and gratitude efforts; Help organize the events closet and KIPP SoCal branded materials; Provide on-the-ground support for special events; While this position primarily supports Institutional Giving, interns will gain exposure to all aspects of nonprofit fundraising.
    • Qualifications:
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
    • Eager to learn and contribute creatively to a variety of projects
    • Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)

What you'll do and what you'll need for: Advocacy & Community Engagement

    • Projects:
    • Support with updating community resource guides 
    • On-ground support at clinics taking place at our schools (vision clinics, dental clinics, etc.) 
    • Early Charter Renewal Support for KIPP Endeavor 
    • Support with launching the Spring Family Survey 
    • Research/Writing for monthly ACE Bulletins
    • Attending Community Events, Gala's, etc. 
    • Qualifications:
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
    • Strong Communication Skills- Clear, friendly, and professional communication with students, teachers, and families (both written and verbal)
    • Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work well with staff to support shared goals
    • Organization: Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple tasks
    • Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly.

KIPP Intern Qualifications

    • Must be a KIPP SoCal alumnus/alumna
    • Currently enrolled in at least your second year of a postsecondary degree program 
    • Possess a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA 
    • Able to work ~25 hours per month 
    • Residency in the Los Angeles area is only required if hybrid or in-person work is needed; otherwise, internships are fully virtual
    • Currently pursuing a degree aligned with the focus area of the department they are applying to (e.g., education, communications, liberal arts, or similar field).
    • Ability to communicate effectively with KIPP SoCal staff, alumni, and external stakeholders
    • Ability to take initiative and problem solve
    • Proficient computer skills
    • Commitment to confidentiality as it relates to alumni, staff, and organization records
    • Exhibits professionalism and adheres to all KIPP SoCal policies and rules

Stipend/Compensation

    • Interns will work 25 hours a month (5-6 hours a week) from February 2, 2026 - May 29, 2026 and receive stipend of $2000
    • Two disbursements of $1000 will be made on the following weeks: March 30, 2026 and May 30, 2026
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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