Gann Alumni Intern -Summer

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential, including intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical pursuits. Our faculty, comprising both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the students’ journey. We seek professionals who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom;

and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that enables talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. We believe that incorporating diverse perspectives will enhance our work and yield better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Pperhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of innovative and compassionate professionals who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

SUMMARY

The Gann Academy Development Office seeks an alum to work part-time (20 hours per week) over the summer on alumni relations. Responsibilities may include:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Update alumni contact information through research and direct outreach
• Review alumni email addresses in Constant Contact to ensure accurate email lists
• Manage and maintain the Gann Academy Alumni Association Linked In page and group
• Communicate with alumni and gather alumni stories, draft alumni profiles
• Manage alumni mailings like books, Onesies, and thank you notes
• Cultivate and solicit gifts to the Gann Fund, when appropriate
• Brainstorm ideas for alumni communications and events with the Senior Alumni Relations Officer and the Development team

This is a part-time, hybrid position with a maximum of 20 hours per week for approximately two months, mid-July to August. Specific schedule – hours, as well as start and end dates, are negotiable. This position is not benefit-eligible.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operations, including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis by management.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

• Graduate of Gann Academy, current college student, or recent college graduate
• Time management and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Attention to detail and data management
• Confidentiality with sensitive, personal information
• Creativity and problem‑solving
• Curiosity and willingness to engage with others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills (Excel, Word) and social media skills (Linked In, Instagram)
• Understanding of and commitment to Jewish education

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Waltham, MA

Learning Stage(s):
High School

Day / Boarding / Residential:
Day

Gender: All Gender

Additional Details:
Religiously-Affiliated