Scholarship Outreach Intern Phoenix, Arizona

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

Job summary

Arizona Community Foundation is seeking a part-time Scholarship Outreach Intern in Phoenix to support the scholarship cycle through outreach and engagement with students, counselors, families, and community partners.

The role involves in-person outreach, presentations, and guiding applicants through the online scholarship process, with opportunities to travel locally and work flexible hours around an academic schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in a relevant field with good standing.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience with schools or community organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person outreach at high schools, nonprofits, community organizations, and events in Phoenix/Maricopa county.
• Meet one-on-one and in small groups with students to discuss ACF scholarship opportunities.
• Table at school and community events to share scholarship materials and respond to inquiries.
• Make outbound calls, emails, and follow-ups to students, counselors, and partner organizations.
• Deliver short presentations and classroom visits about scholarships, eligibility, timelines, and tips.
• Guide students on navigating the online scholarship application and required documents.
• Track outreach activities and share feedback with staff to improve strategies.
• Support creation of year-end donor engagement materials.
• Assist Senior Scholarship Advisor and Scholarships Advisor with engagement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Time management

Phone outreach

Microsoft Office

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Scholarship Outreach Intern – Phoenix, Arizona

Status: Part-time (hours flexible around academic schedule, minimum 10 hours per week)

Reports To: Scholarships Program Manager / Community Engagement Team

Business Unit: Phoenix Scholarship Program

Salary: $20 per hour

Nature of Work

The 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 Functions

• Conduct in-person outreach at high schools, nonprofits, community organizations, and community events throughout Phoenix/Maricopa and the surrounding area
• Meet one-on-one and in small groups with students to discuss ACF scholarship opportunities and answer questions
• Table at school and community events to share scholarship materials and respond to inquiries
• Make outbound phone calls, emails, and follow-ups to students, counselors, and partner organizations
• Deliver short presentations and classroom visits about ACF scholarships, eligibility, timelines, and application tips
• Provide guidance on navigating the online scholarship application, including required documents and deadlines
• Track outreach activities and share feedback with ACF staff to help improve outreach strategies
• Support the creation of year-end donor engagement materials such as Thank You Letters
• Support Sr. Scholarship Advisor and Scholarships Advisor with donor engagement and student engagement initiatives

Knowledge or Skills

• 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
• Experience working with students, schools, or community organizations is a plus
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time independently
• Comfortable making phone calls and engaging with new people
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required
• Experience with technology tools such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Ability to travel locally/regional for outreach activities

Other Requirements

This 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 Accountabilities

• Represent the Arizona Community Foundation professionally and positively in the community
• Build relationships with school counselors, teachers, nonprofit staff, and community leaders to promote awareness of the scholarship cycle

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in community engagement, education access, and nonprofit outreach
• Professional development and mentorship from ACF staff
• Opportunities to build public speaking, relationship-building, and outreach skills
• Meaningful work supporting students in accessing higher education and training opportunities

The 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.