Recruitment & Development Specialist Intern

Who are We?

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of five public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways. 

What is the Recruitment & Development Specialist Intern Role?

Brooke Charter Schools is seeking a highly motivated college student to join our Recruitment and Development team as an intern this summer! This role offers the opportunity to develop professional skills and gain hands-on experience in recruitment, communications, and fundraising while working directly within a school environment. The intern will report to Brooke’s Director of Development and Communications Manager.

This full-time position (35-40 hrs/wk) runs between mid-May and late August (ideal start date: May 19th, with flexibility for earlier/later availability).

Responsibilities:

The intern’s responsibilities will include:

• Organizing candidate data and outreach materials
• Researching fundraising prospects and donor engagement opportunities
• Creating  and updating content on Brooke’s website, social media pages, and external-facing collateral
• Helping plan and attend New Teacher Orientation (NTO) and end-of-year events
• Participating in training sessions, school visits, and coffee chats with staff
• Supporting general team operations, including data management and event logistics

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate student
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing social media platforms
• Interest in/passion for education and/or the nonprofit sector
• Experience with Google Sheets, Excel, or other data management tools
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools
• Some event planning experience

Benefits:

• Paid internship at $22-$25/hr (based on experience)
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, development, and communications
• Exposure to school operations and cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunity to build professional skills and expand your network

Application process:

If you are a college student interested in education or learning about roles in the non-profit sector, we encourage you to apply for this position! Please submit your resume, availability this summer, and a brief summary detailing your interest in this position below before hitting ‘submit’.  Applications are due by 5pm on May 1st, 2025.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.