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College Outreach Intern
Job Title: College Outreach Intern, University Partnership Program
Time Commitment: 4 hours a week for 6 months (with option to extend additional 6 months)
Location: Remote (requires consistent and stable internet access)
Start Date: Early August 2025
Applications Due: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and well-connected undergraduate or graduate student—or recent graduate—to support our University Partnership Program. This intern will focus on expanding awareness of our academic offerings across college campuses by mobilizing student interest, identifying and coordinating with campus advocates, and supporting efforts to include our courses in college curricula. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with an existing network in student organizations, a passion for ethics-based education, and the initiative to take ownership of outreach efforts.
We are seeking a highly motivated and well-connected undergraduate or graduate student—or recent graduate—to support our University Partnership Program. This intern will focus on expanding awareness of our academic offerings across college campuses by mobilizing student interest, identifying and coordinating with campus advocates, and supporting efforts to include our courses in college curricula. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with an existing network in student organizations, a passion for ethics-based education, and the initiative to take ownership of outreach efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to promote Arihanta Institute’s course offerings to students and faculty.
- Identify and build relationships with student leaders, campus organizations, and relevant academic departments across multiple colleges and universities.
- Assist in developing student-focused messaging for emails, social media, and presentations.
- Plan and support virtual events, including webinars, info sessions, and student panels.
- Maintain a database to track outreach activity and responses.
- Participate in weekly check-ins with Arihanta Institute staff and provide updates.
Qualifications:
- Current U.S.-based undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Demonstrated interest in Jain studies, non-violence, compassion, or related fields (e.g. South Asian studies, religious studies, vegan studies, environmental ethics).
- Active involvement in broad student networks or national student organizations, particularly those related to Jainism, veganism, animal advocacy, or non-violence.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Self-starter who is highly organized, reliable, and results-oriented.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Prior experience and/or education in leadership, event planning, outreach, marketing, or business is a plus.
What You’ll Receive:
- $15/hour (4 hours a week for 6 months).
- Access to 60+ courses included in the Arihanta Institute Course Membership.
- Meaningful work advancing education rooted in non-violence and compassion.
- Hands-on experience in non-profit business development, marketing, and outreach.
- Collaboration with leading scholars and experts in non-profit operations.
- Certificate and letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
How to Apply
Email learn@arihantainstitute.org your resume and a brief statement of interest (max. 250 words) explaining why you're interested in this internship and your connection to Jainism or Jain values. Applicants do not need to identify as Jain to be considered. Thursday, July 17, is the final day to submit applications.
About Arihanta Institute
Arihanta Institute, an IRC 501(c)(3) nonprofit California Corporation, is a world-class online institution for learning all about the Jain tradition and how it applies to daily life. We offer certificate and graduate-level online learning with top scholars from around the globe whose areas of expertise are in Jain Studies and allied fields of academic inquiry.
