Student (1) (Gary, IN, US)

Purdue University

Salary: $24k
Location: Gary, Indiana, United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

Google Workspace

About the role

Job Summary

COATES Inc. is seeking a College & Career Readiness Intern to support our student programs. This is a impact-driven internship where you will work directly with students, support program delivery, and help strengthen systems that prepare students for life after high school.

This internship is part of the COATES Inc. Student Success Fellowship, a hands-on learning experience designed to prepare future education leaders. Interns will gain direct experience supporting college and career readiness programs while developing professional skills in advising, facilitation, and program implementation.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, student success, and making a difference in underserved communities.

Commitment:We seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to our mission and are committed to improving our administrative effectiveness.

Start Date: Fall 2026

Hours: 10 - 15 hours/week, including weekly planning meetings with your supervisor

Pay: $12.00/hour

Join us at Coates Inc. to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact in a supportive environment!

Responsibilities

This role requires in person and virtual support
Facilitate college and career planning sessions in schools
Provide 1:1 or small group student advising
Track student engagement and outcomes
Collaborate with school staff and families
Assist with event planning and community visits
Draft and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Coordinate scheduling for meetings and events, including logistics and materials.
Participate in professional development and reflection activities
Contribute ideas to improve student programming and engagement
Support the development of tools, resources, or systems for student success

Qualifications

Experience working with youth, ideally high school students
Familiarity with college/career readiness topics (e.g. FAFSA, Common App, Scholarship Support)
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Reliable transportation to travel to schools
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Passion for working with students and supporting their success
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Bilingual is a plus

What you will gain

Real-world experience in college and career readiness programming
Opportunity to lead parts of sessions or initiatives
Exposure to nonprofit leadership and program design
Mentorship from COATES Inc. leadership
Experience that can translate into careers in education, counseling, or workforce development

Education

PNW work-study eligible student

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

About Purdue University

Public research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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