Fall 2023
Financial Aid and Mentorship Intern
1 Position Available
We are a non-profit on a mission to level the socio-economic playing field by supporting students from under-served communities to achieve their career and college dreams. We do this by providing resources, personal and academic support workshops, mentorship, comprehensive financial aid literacy training, and college/training/career advising to succeed in college and beyond. We would love an opportunity to interview you if the following programs connect with your learning goals and career aspirations.
Core Competencies
To perform successfully, the intern should demonstrate and/or show willingness to grow in the following areas:
Sensitivity: Communicates empathy and respect of individuals; ability to be appreciative of diverse perspectives and experiences
Change Agility: Able to embrace needed change; effective in the face of ambiguity
Learning Agility: Seeks to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in related service areas; implement core principles and reflective practice
Integrity: Must be honest and take responsibility for actions; ability to set healthy limits
Relationship Building: Recognize importance of relationships; devote energy to cultivating relationships
Organize & Planning: Plan and organize so that work is accomplished effectively; prioritize multiple competing tasks; maximize use of available time
Program Areas
1. Financial Aid
The primary role of the Financial Aid & Mentorship Intern is to assist the Financial Aid team in all aspects of Financial Aid & Mentorship student support services. FuturesNW partners with the 12th Year Campaign to host financial literacy events to provide personalized support for students and families completing the FAFSA or WASFA. The Intern will undergo intensive Financial Aid navigation training in order to serve as a knowledgeable Financial Aid guide to students.
2. Virtual or In-School Mentorship
The Intern will assist as a near-peer mentor to students at specific local high schools throughout the region. In our mentorship program, we work with high school students who will be the first in their families to go to college or who are from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to help build confidence, resources, and support to help them succeed in high school and beyond. Students receive guidance to learn necessary skills and concepts for college-level study, assistance with setting and achieving goals, and support with their college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
Job Responsibilities
Learn required technology and security protocols for student privacy regulations
Work with local high schools and students to provide virtual or in-school mentorship
Schedule and attend regular mentorship meetings with individual students
Assist in financial aid events to encourage students as they plan for their lives after high school
In addition to the above duties, all intern team members will be required to take intensive Financial Aid training and support FuturesNW at multiple financial aid events throughout the semester
Using extended Financial Aid knowledge gained in training, provide Financial Aid support services to students and their families
Attend weekly team meetings
Attend virtual financial aid office hours (days/time TBD)
Work with Marketing Assistant in creating materials, social media posts, and outreach plans to reach as many students as possible
Each week you will attend one all-team meeting, one Financial Aid team meeting, and a one-on-one supervisory meeting to get the skills and support you need to lead in your role with confidence. These days and times are selected at the beginning of the quarter and will work around your availability.
This is a flexible role and different job duties will arise as the semester progresses. Programs are contingent on school availability and future Covid-19 restrictions. Please be prepared for change accordingly.
*Position may require travel/transportation*
Reports to: Financial Aid and Mentorship Program Coordinator
Total hours: 10-12 per week
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship position for college-level course credits. Only students who are enrolled in a relevant internship post-secondary course will be eligible.