The Program Assistant, AnnenbergTech performs a variety of program coordination, talent recruitment, communications, marketing, and event support tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the department and the organization. The Assistant will play a key role in the execution of the 2025 PledgeLA Venture Capital Fellowship Program , which provides graduate students with training in startup investing and paid summer internships. While this position's primary duties will be in the department of AnnenbergTech , the intern will be expected to assist with other administrative and general tasks as requested.
- AnnenbergTech is an initiative of the Annenberg Foundation focused on increasing access and opportunity for all Angelenos within LA's tech sector.
- PledgeLA is a collective of 215 LA-based tech companies and VC firms working to increase access to capital for underrepresented startups and investors - hosted by AnnenbergTech and the Office of the Mayor of LA.
This part-time position is designed for current undergraduate students at college or university, as well as recent graduates (within 1-2 years of graduating). The purpose of this role is for students or recent grads to gain real-world working experience about philanthropy, workforce development and social impact initiatives, applying the skills they learn in the classroom. The Assistant can expect to work about 20-25 hours / week (at least two days per week in-person, with regular offsite event support) with the opportunity to increase after onboarding.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide proficient first-draft writing support for marketing materials including social media and website content, blog posts, press releases, newsletters, etc.Assist with program support functions at all phases including : marketing, candidate outreach, selection, onboarding, events, and impact reporting.Serve as an external-facing point of contact for PledgeLA and AnnenbergTech, supporting communications and relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from university students to companies, investors, and non-profit organizations.Review and update constituent data in CRM and newsletter subscriber list data.Proofread internal and external-facing communications material.Assist with website development, including content review, categorization, data integration, maintenance, and expansion.Keep up-to-date with emerging trends for potential application.Perform some clerical and administrative tasks, such as :sending and responding to emailsanswering and transferring phone callsgreeting and assisting guests and vendorsdata entry and maintenance of filespreparation of meeting materials and other correspondencePerforms other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and related softwareExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailBasic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filingAbility to work independentlyAbility to maintain confidential informationExperience with Instagram and LinkedIn platforms, Canva or other content development software is a plusEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college in a related field of study is required.Must be a college student in their final years of enrollment at a college or university, OR a recent college graduate (within 1-2 years of graduating).Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel and support at in-person events (approx. 10% travel time)1-2 years of previous copywriting, social media, marketing, word press or administrative experience is a plus.Hybrid
Pay : $28 per hour
Part-time : March to October 2025
Salary : $28
