Social Impact Intern

About the Role:

Athena Education is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support the Social Impact vertical. This is an opportunity to work closely with the Social Impact professional and contribute to meaningful projects that create tangible change. The role involves managing NGO partnerships, facilitating scholar-led internships and projects, coordinating strategic collaborations and tracking impact.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing existing partnerships with NGOs, foundations, for profit organisations and social enterprises.
• Coordinate scholar internships and community impact projects across various themes (education, healthcare, environment, etc.).
• Support in identifying and onboarding new NGO partners aligned with Athena’s vision.
• Maintain detailed documentation and reporting of scholar engagements and project outcomes.
• Facilitate communication between scholars and partner organizations for project alignment.
• Track and validate the social impact created by scholar-led initiatives.
• Assist in preparing weekly reports for internal reviews.

Who Should Apply:

• Students or recent postgraduates with a background in Social Work, Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Passion for social change, youth development, and education equity.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Prior internship or volunteer experience with NGOs or social sector organizations is a plus.

Learning Opportunities:

• Exposure to high-impact social sector projects.
• First-hand experience in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Opportunity to contribute to scholarship programs that enable social mobility.
• Mentorship from experienced professional/s in the social education and social impact space.