Program Intern, Scholarship and Education Initiatives

Flinn Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Flinn Foundation in Phoenix is seeking a Program Intern to support the Scholars Program operations, alumni relations, and university partnerships. This role offers hands-on exposure to running a selective merit-based scholarship program in a collaborative environment.

The internship emphasizes developing events logistics, communications, and data management skills while working in-office with occasional offsite events.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, work independently, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics for in-person and online events for scholarship recipients (annual recognition event, career-development sessions, alumni gatherings, etc.).
• Assist with communications to current Scholars, alumni, and university partners.
• Help maintain and organize Scholars program records and files.
• Support research and preparation for program planning and reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Time management

Organization

Discretion

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Program Intern, Scholarship and Education Initiatives

October 21, 2026

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By brianpowell

JOB TITLE: Program Intern, Scholarship and Education Initiatives

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager, Scholarship and Education Initiatives

HOURLY RATE: $17/hour – average of 10-15 hours per week

EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/25/2027 - 5/1/2027

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-office, with two offsite Saturday events in the greater Phoenix area (1/30/2027 and 5/1/2027)

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: The program intern will support the day-to-day operations of the Flinn Scholars Program, from programming for current Scholars to alumni relations to university partnerships, gaining hands‑on experience in how a highly selective merit-based scholarship program runs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Support logistics for in-person and online events for scholarship recipients (annual recognition event, career‑development sessions, alumni gatherings, etc.).
• Assist with communications to current Scholars, alumni, and university partners.
• Help maintain and organize Scholars program records and files.
• Support research and preparation for program planning and reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, work independently, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information with discretion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High-school diploma or GED required
• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university in a degree‑seeking program. Interest in secondary/post-secondary education, nonprofit management, or communications preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to office and offsite events.
• Signed confidentiality / nondisclosure agreement provided by the Flinn Foundation.