Intern, Career Accelerator & Alumni Relations

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

POSITION TITLE: Intern, Career Accelerator & Alumni Relations (Operations)

Location: Remote

Reports To: Senior Director of Operations, Career Accelerator

Duration: 6 Months | 20 Hours per Week

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas seeks an Operations & Data Integrity Intern to support the Career Accelerator & Alumni Relations (CAAR) team in maintaining accurate, timely, and complete learner data across systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured, detail-oriented work and can manage information coming from multiple stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring that learner data is consistently updated, verified, and aligned across platforms, enabling the team to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, cyclical environment.

With ambitious goals to serve 3,000+ learners in 2026, this role helps ensure that the operational backbone of Career Accelerator runs smoothly and reliably.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Data Entry & System Updates

Input, update, and maintain learner records across platforms, including Salesforce, learning systems (e.g., Canvas, Coursera), and internal trackers
Ensure consistency and alignment of data across multiple systems, flagging and resolving discrepancies
Maintain organized records and documentation to support accurate tracking of learner progress and outcomes

Data Accuracy & Quality Control

Review incoming data from multiple stakeholders (internal teams, learners, and external platforms) for completeness and accuracy
Conduct routine checks to ensure key learner data fields (contact info, enrollment status, outcomes) are up to date
Support wage verification processes by reviewing submitted documentation and recording outcomes in Salesforce
Assist with transcript and credential requests, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment

Cross-Team Coordination & Data Collection

Gather and compile data inputs from various teams to support weekly and monthly reporting cycles
Follow up with stakeholders to ensure the timely submission of required information
Help maintain shared trackers that reflect real-time program status across learning cohorts

Operational Rhythm & Administrative Support

Ensure all enrollment processes center on accessibility, transparency, and learner-first principles.
Partner with Product and Student Support teams to align admissions criteria with learner success indicators.
Identify barriers to enrollment and implement strategies to increase access for underrepresented communities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mission Alignment

Support weekly and monthly operational cycles, ensuring all data is updated ahead of reporting deadlines
Assist in preparing materials for team meetings by ensuring the underlying data is accurate and complete
Assist in deploying surveys and organizing responses to support program feedback loops
Send structured communications (e.g., reminders, nudges) to team members and learners to support the tracking of program progression and completion

HOW THIS ROLE CONTRIBUTES

This internship supports the foundation of Career Accelerator operations by ensuring:

Reliable Data: Accurate and up-to-date learner records across systems
Operational Efficiency: Smooth coordination across teams through timely data entry and follow-up
Program Visibility: Complete and consistent data to inform enrollment, capacity, and outcomes tracking

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US

Data Accuracy & Execution Skills

Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting information right
Comfort working with repetitive, process-driven tasks while maintaining high quality
Ability to manage and organize information from multiple sources

Tools & Systems

Experience with or willingness to learn Salesforce, Google Sheets, and other data systems
Basic spreadsheet skills (e.g., sorting, filtering, simple formulas) preferred

Professional & Personal Qualities

Highly organized and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, cyclical environment
Proactive communicator who follows up to gather missing information
Reliable and consistent in completing tasks with accuracy
Interest in workforce development, education, or nonprofit work
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting an hourly rate or $18/hour.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

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We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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