Grassroots & Event Intern
Grassroots & Event Intern
Part-Time | Paid | 20 hrs/week | Aug 2025–May 2026 | Lansing, MI (Hybrid)
MAPSA is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Grassroots & Event Intern to support major events and advocacy efforts during the 2025–26 school year. This is a great opportunity for a college student with some professional or volunteer experience who is passionate about education, community, and communications.
What You’ll Help With:
- Planning and executing events like the MI Charter School Symposium (two day conference for school leaders and charter professionals), Charter Schools Week, and Charter Day at the Capitol (our annual advocacy event with over 1,800 attendees).
- Managing logistics: registration, name tags, venue layout, signage, and on-site support.
- Overseeing student engagement campaigns like art contests and letter-writing to lawmakers.
- Supporting outreach to legislators: scheduling, thank-you notes, and CRM updates.
- Assisting with school visits, coffee hours, and hearings.
- Contributing to content planning and data analysis for digital platforms.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work independently.
- Creativity, professionalism, and a passion for community impact.
- A passion for education, equity, and amplifying diverse voices.
To apply, submit your resume and a short cover letter to humanresources@charterschools.org. Application deadline: May 23, 2025.