Paid Internship: Campus Engagement & Success
ABOUT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
At Making Waves, we are committed to educational equity. Making Waves Education Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that supports Making Waves Academy a public charter school with more than 1,100 5th through 12th grade students and leads college and career programming with more than 430 college students.
Centering historically underrepresented and underserved students and their college and career journeys, Making Waves Education Foundation helps make college affordable and graduation attainable. We partner with students to meet their dreams with personalized support including college and career coaching, scholarships, and college financial planning. Our alumni network includes more than 730 college graduates, who earn their degrees and land jobs at more than twice the rate of their peers, with 85% graduating from college debt-free.
ABOUT THE CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT & SUCCESS INTERNSHIP
Making Waves Education Foundation's college and career program provides need-based scholarship funding, one-to-one college and career coaching, and financial planning support for first-generation, low-income, students of color in the Bay Area.
Our internship program provides an opportunity for college students to gain:
Paid, hands-on work experience in a supportive and accessible (remote) work environment
Exploration and learnings across a range of administrative projects
Career development support and reflections with Making Waves career specialists
Exposure to other fields and networking opportunities across Making Waves
Interns are members of the Making Waves College and Career team interns will gain experience in the non-profit and education fields, working on a variety of projects related to Making Waves program growth and success. These roles are paid, part-time, remote roles for current college students in California. More information is below:
Pay: An hourly rate of $18-$21 based on experience. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy. We understand the historical inequities created by salary negotiations and believe in offering a starting salary that is fair and grounded in evidence collected during a clear, competency-aligned hiring process.
Remote work: This role can be 100% remote based in California. A laptop will be provided as well as a monthly wi-fi reimbursement to successfully work remotely for the duration of the internship.
Internship credit: This can be used for internship credit depending on your interest and academic program requirements.
In 2024-2025, we are excited to offer four different internship positions. We ask that applicants apply to one internship that best fits their experience & future goals.
KEY EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required Qualifications:
You are a current college student, located in California
You are majoring in, are interested in, have experience or related skills in a related field (note: all majors welcome)
You have experience using Microsoft word, and email communications
You have experience or are open to working collaboratively with others
You have good attention to detail and double check your work
You are organized and are able to consistently meet deadlines and communicate updates related to projects
You are able to work a set schedule during the work week
Experience using Zoom or other video/telephone software programs, working or completing coursework remotely
This internship is perfect for students in good academic standing who have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a genuine willingness to learn and help others. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Success, this role calls for qualities such as empathy, active listening, problem-solving abilities, and a motivational attitude. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at San Francisco State University, Cal State East Bay, or Sacramento State University. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering student success and making a meaningful impact on the academic community. Interns in this position will work approximately 8 hours a month starting in January 2025 and ending in May 2025.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, schedule and facilitate monthly peer group meetings
Provide perspective and guidance on college life and act as a facilitator, guiding Wave-Makers to appropriate campus resources and helping them understand the commitment necessary to succeed
Offer peer support, modeling effective strategies for learning, and serving as an accountability partner to members of the Making Waves College and Career Program
Using a growth mindset; facilitate student learning skill development and goal setting group sessions
Serve as a role model, helping students in Making Waves address challenges and assess progress to goals
Support students with course planning
Foster a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, maintaining confidentiality
Participate in trainings and follow-up meetings as assigned
Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of support services and inform program improvements
Apply Now
At Making Waves, we are committed to educational equity. Making Waves Education Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that supports Making Waves Academy a public charter school with more than 1,100 5th through 12th grade students and leads college and career programming with more than 430 college students.
Centering historically underrepresented and underserved students and their college and career journeys, Making Waves Education Foundation helps make college affordable and graduation attainable. We partner with students to meet their dreams with personalized support including college and career coaching, scholarships, and college financial planning. Our alumni network includes more than 730 college graduates, who earn their degrees and land jobs at more than twice the rate of their peers, with 85% graduating from college debt-free.
ABOUT THE CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT & SUCCESS INTERNSHIP
Making Waves Education Foundation's college and career program provides need-based scholarship funding, one-to-one college and career coaching, and financial planning support for first-generation, low-income, students of color in the Bay Area.
Our internship program provides an opportunity for college students to gain:
Paid, hands-on work experience in a supportive and accessible (remote) work environment
Exploration and learnings across a range of administrative projects
Career development support and reflections with Making Waves career specialists
Exposure to other fields and networking opportunities across Making Waves
Interns are members of the Making Waves College and Career team interns will gain experience in the non-profit and education fields, working on a variety of projects related to Making Waves program growth and success. These roles are paid, part-time, remote roles for current college students in California. More information is below:
Pay: An hourly rate of $18-$21 based on experience. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy. We understand the historical inequities created by salary negotiations and believe in offering a starting salary that is fair and grounded in evidence collected during a clear, competency-aligned hiring process.
Remote work: This role can be 100% remote based in California. A laptop will be provided as well as a monthly wi-fi reimbursement to successfully work remotely for the duration of the internship.
Internship credit: This can be used for internship credit depending on your interest and academic program requirements.
In 2024-2025, we are excited to offer four different internship positions. We ask that applicants apply to one internship that best fits their experience & future goals.
KEY EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required Qualifications:
You are a current college student, located in California
You are majoring in, are interested in, have experience or related skills in a related field (note: all majors welcome)
You have experience using Microsoft word, and email communications
You have experience or are open to working collaboratively with others
You have good attention to detail and double check your work
You are organized and are able to consistently meet deadlines and communicate updates related to projects
You are able to work a set schedule during the work week
Experience using Zoom or other video/telephone software programs, working or completing coursework remotely
This internship is perfect for students in good academic standing who have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a genuine willingness to learn and help others. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Success, this role calls for qualities such as empathy, active listening, problem-solving abilities, and a motivational attitude. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at San Francisco State University, Cal State East Bay, or Sacramento State University. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering student success and making a meaningful impact on the academic community. Interns in this position will work approximately 8 hours a month starting in January 2025 and ending in May 2025.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, schedule and facilitate monthly peer group meetings
Provide perspective and guidance on college life and act as a facilitator, guiding Wave-Makers to appropriate campus resources and helping them understand the commitment necessary to succeed
Offer peer support, modeling effective strategies for learning, and serving as an accountability partner to members of the Making Waves College and Career Program
Using a growth mindset; facilitate student learning skill development and goal setting group sessions
Serve as a role model, helping students in Making Waves address challenges and assess progress to goals
Support students with course planning
Foster a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, maintaining confidentiality
Participate in trainings and follow-up meetings as assigned
Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of support services and inform program improvements
Apply Now