Akron Community Internship: Akron Promise Project Management Intern

Akron Promise  facilitates success in our city, our schools, and our families such that Akron is the community of choice to live, work, and educate our children. We do this by helping students and families access appropriate educational supports, resources, and opportunities. We facilitate connections, scholarships, and enrichment activities that improve education opportunities, and we advocate for students and families. Akron Promise continues to implement direct programs for students such as the score with STEM day with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Garfield CLC Student Support, Garfield CLC College Scholarship and College Student Mentoring.

Position Title: Project Management Intern

Type: Part-time (average 5 hours per week, fluctuating with seasonal requirements and intern availability)

Location:

• Akron, OH 
• Work location will be in various locations in Akron depending on need.  Typical places would be
  • Bounce Innovation Hub (available for Akron Promise Related work as needed
  • 647 Coffee - Friday Morning “Study Tables” with Akron Promise Scholarship students (can be adjusted based on Intern schedule)
  • Locations of each City Series Race and “Packet Pickup”
  • University of Akron Library or Student Center
  • Stark State College, Akron

Tentative Start Date: Spring,2026

Renewal This internship can be renewed based on mutual interest. 

POSITION SUMMARY

• Akron Promise, Inc., a non-profit entity serving the Akron community seeks a candidate that has a passion for working with and peer mentoring high school and college students. The intern will provide consistent and efficient support to each individual served within our programs. The responsibilities of this position include documenting student interactions, meeting with students regularly, understanding student needs and working with the founders of Akron Promise to determine how best to serve the student needs.
• Interest in community service, education, or student success
• Basic organization and time-management skills
• Willingness to learn event planning and project coordination
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable working with peers, staff, and community members
• Reliable, responsible, and able to follow through on tasks
• Ability to work independently with guidance as needed
• Flexible schedule and availability for events
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

 The ideal candidate will primarily set their own schedule and tailor the role to their skills and preferences