About Alliance College-ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

Role Summary

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking an Intern to support our Counseling and College Success Team in the Alliance Home Office and—by extension— our work to cultivate and empower exceptional talent at every level of the organization who prepare our scholars to be successful in college and in life. This position reports directly to the Director, School Counseling and supports the Counseling and College Success Team team through administrative and general support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Data Analyst in updating the Key Performance Indicator Dashboard
• Support the Professional Development Committee Lead in counselor professional development sessions planning and execution
• Create newsletters, counselor mailings, videos, etc.
• Maintain a database of both scholar and counselor external opportunities that include, scholarships, trainings, internships, etc
• Support and participate in virtual School Counseling, Matriculation and/or Counseling, and College Success Team Meetings and events
  
  

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist counseling practices in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset.
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D.), Associate's degree, current college or recent graduate preferred
• Experience with large datasets in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Familiar with the Google Suite
• Attention to detail
  
  

Other Compensation Details

• This position is a temporary role that will last until June 30, 2026
• This is a part-time position and will work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• This position is generally not eligible for staff benefits except those mandated by applicable law.
  
  

Compensation

$18.00 - $18.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.