American Student Assistance (ASA) is seeking a motivated high school or college-age student to participate in our paid summer internship program from late June-August. 

Work Environment:

The ASA workplace is a hybrid environment with an expectation for being onsite at the Boston office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and remote Monday and Thursday. ASA is closed on Friday through the end of August.

ASA Background

For over 60 years, American Student Assistance® (ASA) has focused on helping students pursue a college degree. In fact, we pioneered an entire student access program and partnered with hundreds of colleges and universities to help students and alumni manage their student loans and maintain financial wellness. We’ve learned a great deal over these six decades about when students need the most help as they think through their educations and career paths. Today, our work begins with students as young as middle school, providing them with tools and resources so they can make informed choices about their futures. We are three years into our “direct-to-kid” digital-first approach to engaging students along their career and secondary education journey, and we are excited to expand our informal learning models to more students in new and innovative ways in the coming years.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions:

(To be considered to perform this position, the person must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities listed below):

This role will support the efforts of the Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility Departments to:

• Conduct policy-related research
• Write policy briefs and provide recommendations to staff
• Support efforts to select 2024 grantees
• Provide support to staff managing our cohort of high school interns
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experiences:

• High school Senior or above
• Experience with Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong sense of self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated passion for policy and advocacy
• Experience conducting basic research
• Strong written communications skills
• Ability to manage time and professional responsibilities.
• Have an interest in philanthropy and a desire to learn more about the philanthropic process