Erie Catholic School Intern - Off-campus WS

Position Title Erie Catholic School Intern - Off-campus WS Posting Number Division Career & Employment Services Department Provost & Student Experience (AA) Location Erie, Pa Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Communication:

The student worker will assist the the Advancement, Marketing, and Admissions team and develop effective verbal and written communication skills.

Teamwork:
The student worker will function as a member of the Erie Catholic School team. The student worker will collaborate with the team to support Advancement, Marketing, and Admissions functions.

* This is an off-campus work-study position only eligible to students who have filed a FAFSA and have an unmet financial need. Student workers are considered employees of Gannon and are paid by the University.

The Erie Catholic School System (ECSS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Student Intern to support our Advancement, Marketing, and Admissions functions. This internship provides hands-on experience in a mission-driven educational environment and is ideal for a Gannon University student interested in nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, or higher education administration. The schedule is flexible to accommodate academic commitments

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Advancement & Development

* Assist with donor database maintenance, data entry, and record accuracy

* Support preparation of fundraising materials, mailings, and acknowledgements

* Help coordinate advancement events and stewardship activities

* Conduct basic research on donors, grants, and sponsorship opportunities

Marketing & Communications

* Support content creation for newsletters, social media, website updates, and marketing collateral

* Assist with photography, copy editing, and proofreading as needed

* Help track marketing metrics and organize digital assets

* Support branding and promotional initiatives across ECSS schools

Admissions Support

* Assist with inquiry management, application processing, and document organization

* Support admissions events (open houses, school visits, recruitment activities)

* Help prepare enrollment reports and maintain admissions databases

* Provide general administrative support to the admissions team

Administrative Support

* Perform general office tasks including scheduling, filing, and correspondence

* Collaborate with VP staff on special projects as assigned

* Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information

Requirements

* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Gannon University

* Interest in advancement, marketing, communications, admissions, or nonprofit administration

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media platforms a plus

* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Required Qualifications

* Candidates for this position must qualify for Federal Work Study to be eligible.

* The Financial Aid Office will determine your eligibility when you apply for this job posting.

* Candidates must provide their transportation to/from the work site.

* Ability to pass the Penn State Police Criminal Record, Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances.

* Possess a valid PA state driver's license

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and using databases

Preferred Qualifications

* An interest in supporting the mission of the Erie Catholic School System

Physical Demands

Varies on the needs of the job site. Candidates should be prepared to stand for moderate periods of time.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Job Posting Open Date 02/12/2026 Job Posting Close Date 03/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please do NOT apply if you have not filed a FAFSA.

These positions are only open to eligible students who must have filed a FAFSA and have a financial need as determined by the Gannon University Financial Aid office.

Applicant must have reliable transportation.