Summary Of Company
College Knowledge Foundation (CKF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering high school students—particularly first-generation, low-income, and minority students, as well as veterans, adult learners, and foster youth—by providing the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to succeed in their college journey. Through our comprehensive sessions and personalized services, we bridge the gap between high school and college so every student, regardless of background, can achieve their educational goals.
Position Description
As a Public Relations Coordinator Intern at College Knowledge Foundation, you will help expand our reach and visibility by managing outreach to media outlets, community partners, and schools, while also supporting the development and distribution of our monthly email newsletter and campaign emails. You’ll work closely with the marketing team to promote CKF’s programs, events, and updates to external audiences in a clear, mission-driven, and compelling way. This role is ideal for someone interested in public relations, communications, journalism, or nonprofit storytelling.
Responsibilities
Draft and distribute press releases to local and regional media outlets
Identify and reach out to potential community and school partners for collaborations
Research and maintain media and outreach contact lists
Write, edit, and format monthly newsletters and donor updates
Draft and send emails promoting sessions, events, or campaigns
Collaborate with the marketing team to align public messaging with ongoing initiatives
Assist in creating messaging for special campaigns (e.g., Giving Tuesday, end-of-year recap)
Track email performance metrics (open rates, click-through rates) and report key findings
Represent CKF professionally in external communications and outreach efforts
Flexible Work Schedule
• Fully remote with the potential for occasional in-person meetings
• Opportunities for networking and professional development
• Ideal for individuals looking to develop leadership, communication, and campaign strategy experience
Hours
The weekly time commitment is negotiable and flexible. Most team meetings occur in the late afternoon Eastern Time to accommodate members’ full-time jobs.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar and tone
Interest in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing
Experience with Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms (or willingness to learn)
Comfortable reaching out to media contacts and community organizations
Ability to adapt messaging to various audiences (students, parents, donors, schools)
Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working collaboratively with a team