Volunteer Engagement & Recruitment Intern

About Citizen Schools:

Citizen Schools helps all students thrive through hands-on, community-connected learning and mentors that ignite curiosity and build confidence, in school and beyond. We empower educators and leverage community expertise to create immersive learning experiences for students. By fostering individual creativity, innovative thinking, and meaningful connections, we’re shaping an exciting future for education.

Our program brings together students, teachers, administrators, industry visionaries, volunteers, and community-based organizations to catalyze collaborative relationships. The result transforms education to prepare students with the skills they will need to succeed and flourish.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Volunteer Engagement & Recruitment Intern to support our volunteer recruitment efforts, including targeted outreach and database organization. This intern will gain hands-on experience in volunteer management, nonprofit operations, and community engagement while working closely with Citizen Schools staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Volunteer Database Organization & Targeted Outreach – Review and categorize volunteer data based on industry and engagement history; develop segmented contact lists for more effective communication and outreach.
• Volunteer Recruitment Support – Assist with outreach to former and prospective volunteers and support onboarding processes for the fall program term.
• Learning Network Volunteer Group Engagement – Contribute to strategies for improving engagement in our national virtual volunteer community by developing and implementing targeted initiatives.
• Analysis & Recommendations – Analyze engagement data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to strengthen volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.
• Professional Development – Participate in training, shadowing, and reflective opportunities to grow skills in nonprofit operations and community-based program support.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Nonprofit Management, Education, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Interest in volunteer coordination, recruitment, and community outreach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Salesforce or CRM systems is a plus, but not required
• Desire and excitement to model Citizen Schools’ core values: Confidence, Curiosity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Perseverance and Teamwork
• The fundamental belief that all students can achieve academic and professional success