YES Prep Public Schools Careers

Job Description

POSITION:  24-25 Alumni Support Intern

REPORTS TO: Manager of Alumni Persistence and Engagement

POSITION TYPE: Internship, Work-Study required.

DATES APPLICABLE: July 8, 2024 –June 27, 2025; 51 weeks

COMPENSATION: $20/hr

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference.  At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of diverse educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!”

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

• 19,500 Students
• 2,100 Team Members
• 17 Secondary Campuses
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 97% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Leading and implementing the peer-to-peer alumni mentorship program using seasoned alumni at local colleges and alumni professionals to mentor, guide, and support recent YES Prep graduates as they navigate their post-secondary college journey.
• Recruiting participants (alumni mentors and mentees) from local colleges.
• Training mentors.
• Executing programming for mentors and mentees.
• Tracking and reporting data for mentorship program.
• Creating communication plans for mentors and mentees.
• Supporting existing alumni programming including scholarship orientation, enrollment events, alumni mentorship kick-off, and alumni engagement events.
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

Qualifications needed for this role:

THE MUST HAVES

• High School Diploma 
• Be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program
• Strong recommendation from YES Prep staff & current teacher, mentor, or supervisor 
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Interest in teaching

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.