Scholarship Outreach Intern , Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Community Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arizona Community Foundation invites applications for a Scholarship Outreach Intern in Phoenix. This part-time role supports the scholarship cycle by conducting outreach with schools, nonprofits, and community partners.

You’ll help students, counselors, and families understand opportunities, deadlines, and required documents. You’ll be on-the-ground, sharing materials, delivering short presentations, and tracking activities.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (preferred fields: education, communications, business, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or related areas).
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with individuals and groups.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person outreach at high schools, nonprofits, and community events in Phoenix/Maricopa and surrounding areas.
• Meet one-on-one and in groups with students to discuss scholarship opportunities and deadlines.
• Table at events to share materials and respond to inquiries; deliver presentations.
• Provide guidance on navigating the online scholarship application and required documents.
• Track outreach activities and share feedback to improve strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Time management

Outreach experience

Education

Undergrad or Grad student

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

TitleScholarship Outreach Intern – Phoenix, ArizonaStatusPart-time (hours flexible around academic schedule, minimum 10 hours per week)Reports ToScholarships Program Manager / Community Engagement TeamBusiness UnitPhoenix Scholarship ProgramSalary$20 per hourNature of WorkThe Scholarship Outreach Intern will support the Arizona Community Foundation’s scholarship cycle by conducting outreach and engagement activities in Phoenix/Maricopa and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys working with peers, educators, and community organizations and is passionate about increasing access to education.The intern will serve as an on-the-ground ambassador for ACF scholarships—helping students, counselors, families, and community partners understand scholarship opportunities, application requirements, and key deadlines.Essential Job FunctionsConduct in-person outreach at high schools, nonprofits, community organizations, and community events throughout Phoenix/Maricopa and the surrounding areaMeet one-on-one and in small groups with students to discuss ACF scholarship opportunities and answer questionsTable at school and community events to share scholarship materials and respond to inquiriesMake outbound phone calls, emails, and follow-ups to students, counselors, and partner organizationsDeliver short presentations and classroom visits about ACF scholarships, eligibility, timelines, and application tipsProvide guidance on navigating the online scholarship application, including required documents and deadlinesTrack outreach activities and share feedback with ACF staff to help improve outreach strategiesSupport the creation of year-end donor engagement materials such as Thank You LettersSupport Sr. Scholarship Advisor and Scholarships Advisor with donor engagement and student engagement initiativesKnowledge or SkillsCurrent undergraduate or graduate student (preferred fields: education, communications, business, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or related areas)Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with individuals and groupsExperience working with students, schools, or community organizations is a plusOrganized, reliable, and able to manage time independentlyComfortable making phone calls and engaging with new peopleBilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not requiredExperience with technology tools such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.Ability to travel locally/regional for outreach activitiesOther RequirementsThis position functions in an office environment and requires some local and/or regional travel. Incumbent must be proficient with computers and be able to operate general office equipment to include fax machines, scanners, copiers, postal machines, printers, etc. Must be available for occasional evening and/or weekend work hours.Major AccountabilitiesRepresent the Arizona Community Foundation professionally and positively in the communityBuild relationships with school counselors, teachers, nonprofit staff, and community leaders to promote awareness of the scholarship cycleWhat You’ll GainHands-on experience in community engagement, education access, and nonprofit outreachProfessional development and mentorship from ACF staffOpportunities to build public speaking, relationship-building, and outreach skillsMeaningful work supporting students in accessing higher education and training opportunitiesThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than or in addition to those specifically presented in this description.ACF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. ACF does not discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.