Intern, Marketing (Unpaid)

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Marketing Intern (Unpaid) will support the development, execution, and monitoring of key marketing and creative efforts for the Alliance network. This role is ideal for a student interested in digital marketing, social media, education equity, community engagement, or content creation. The intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager and Director of Marketing to help strengthen our online presence, build community trust, and support family-facing communications throughout Los Angeles. The Communication Intern will be managed by the Director of Marketing and Creative. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media Support (CEO Social + Alliance Corporate Accounts)

Assist with planning, drafting, scheduling, and monitoring content for Alliance corporate social media channels and the CEO’s professional social accounts.

Bring creative ideas to the table for storytelling, community engagement, and brand building.

Support execution of content plans, including graphics, captions, reels, and basic editing.

Help monitor comments, messages, and engagement to grow a positive online community for Alliance families.

Track performance and report on social media metrics in partnership with the Marketing Manager.

Email Communications Support

Assist the Director of Marketing in drafting, editing, and formatting family-facing emails (Mailchimp, SchoolMint).

Support light design and layout using Mailchimp templates.

Help QA test emails for mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and accuracy in Spanish and English.

Assist with scheduling and sending network-wide email campaigns using automation techniques.

Perform additional related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in marketing

Strong writing and editing skills

Experience and proficiency in social media and digital storytelling

Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative and open to feedback

Experience with social media tools (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Familiarity with Mailchimp or similar email platforms

Basic design skills (Canva, CapCut, or similar)

Bilingual English/Spanish

WORK LOCATION

This position is an unpaid internship; however, students will receive course credit. The position is for 10–15 hours per week. In this hybrid role, students can work remotely; however, some travel may be required to our network office in DTLA and to school sites across LA County.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.