Tucson Nonprofit Communications & Admin Intern

University of Notre Dame; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame's PATH Tucson Program seeks a part-time Administrative & Communications Intern to manage digital outreach, communications, and operations. This on-site position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit management, marketing, and event support.

You will lead Instagram content, Canva materials, Slate campaigns, and keep track of multiple student cohorts, with flexible hours 5–7 per week and up to 10 during events; compensation is $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication for newsletters and professional email etiquette for outreach.
• Familiarity with Instagram and Canva; experience with Slate or other CRM/Email marketing tools is a plus.
• Ability to track deadlines for multiple student cohorts and manage periodic tasks independently.
• Advocacy for equity and supporting PATH program.
• Experience in nonprofit management or educational programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Digital Marketing & Content Creation
• Social Media Management: Lead the PATH Instagram account, including content creation, post scheduling, and community engagement (~2 hrs/week).
• Graphic Design: Create promotional materials, flyers, and digital slides for students and families using Canva and other design tools (~1–2 hrs/week).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Student Outreach
• Automated Communications: Build and manage Slate drip campaigns, designing and scheduling emails tailored to specific stakeholder groups (~1 hr/week).
• Student Tracking & Follow-Up: Monitor student completion trackers and issue regular task reminders via official email or phone channels (~30 mins/week).
• Cohort Updates: Curate and design bi-monthly 'GPS Level' newsletters and web updates featuring relevant resources for Middle School, High School, and College/Career cohorts.
• Operations & Event Logistics
• Event Planning Support: Research potential venues, solicit catering menus, and secure non-profit rate discounts for programmatic events.
• Data & Administrative Support: Compile regional school and college academic calendars, manage data entry projects, and process periodic expense reports.
• On-Site Execution: Assist with event logistics, including guest check-in, materials setup (name tags, agendas), and event photography.
• Perform other program support duties as assigned.
• Schedule & Time Commitment
• Standard Schedule: 5–7 hours per week
• Peak Periods: Up to 10 hours per week during major events and summer preparation
• Flexibility: Hours are flexible, with mandatory on-site attendance required for select Tucson events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Advocacy for Equity

Content Creation

Tools

Canva

Instagram

Slate

Job description

The University of Notre Dame's PATH Tucson Program seeks a part-time Administrative & Communications Intern to manage digital outreach, communications, and operations. This on-site position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit management, marketing, and event support.

You will lead Instagram content, Canva materials, Slate campaigns, and keep track of multiple student cohorts, with flexible hours 5–7 per week and up to 10 during events; compensation is $18 per hour.