LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: School & Family Engagement Intern
Department: Community Programs & Education
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The School & Family Engagement Intern helps bridge the connection between schools, families, and local community initiatives.
This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by creating meaningful programs that encourage families to participate
in fundraising, educational experiences, and give-back events that benefit local schools and organizations.

Interns gain experience in event coordination, communication outreach, and partnership development while helping build stronger,
more connected communities through family engagement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and promotion of school-night events, fundraisers, and family participation programs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and local partners to build awareness and engagement.
• Help coordinate school-based contests, recognition events, and classroom outreach.
• Assist with developing communication materials for parents, teachers, and community supporters.
• Gather feedback and create reports highlighting participation and success stories.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Real-world experience in family and school event coordination.
• Development of communication and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of how community programs connect education and local fundraising.
• Experience working with diverse family and community audiences.
• A foundation for future roles in education, family services, or community relations.

Level Up for Local | Community Media Internship Program
Empowering Youth and Families to Level Up, Give Back, and Support Local Fundraising

Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn income
through the Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program.
This innovative initiative connects learning with earning by rewarding participants who help small businesses, charities,
and community organizations grow through digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing,
and partnership development. Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business representation —
and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities for franchise ownership and chapter development
within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the workforce
and driving over half of private-sector GDP. Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these business owners
plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills
with local entrepreneurship to help business owners transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive.
At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends on
high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity,
technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while learning,
creating a clear pathway toward career growth, business ownership, and local leadership.