Mission
To nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.
About Us
Hope Ignites is the catalyst that empowers young people to achieve their full potential. Through our voluntary, application-based program, we support motivated young people, affectionately known as our “scholars,” in need through middle to high school, post-secondary education, and career launch. The Hope Ignites Network includes more than 250 team members and 300 volunteers who work together to serve over 1,250 young people each year. We work with youth across twelve U.S. affiliates and two in Latin America.
Position Overview
QUICK FACTS
- Deadline: Open until filled
- Status: Temporary Full-Time
- Type: Internship
- Location: Remote or In-person at Network headquarters office in St. Louis, MO
- Dates: Summer 2026
- Pay Range: $18/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Support outreach efforts to reconnect and engage alumni across affiliates
- Assist in planning and executing alumni engagement initiatives tied to the 50th Anniversary
- Collect, update, and organize alumni data to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Help develop and track engagement metrics and outreach progress
- Contribute to storytelling efforts by identifying and capturing alumni stories and experiences
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Support communications, including emails, newsletters, and social media content
Working Conditions
Candidates have the option to work remotely. For candidates in St. Louis, they will have the option to work hybrid, remotely and at Network Headquarters.
Applying
For those interested, please contact James Williams, james.williams@hopeignites.org.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description is designed for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this job. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this job and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
