Scholarship Intern

Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is:

• A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees.

• Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers.

• Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission.

Our Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Type: Temporary, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Part - Time, hours and days depending on business needs. Start and end date are approximately March - August 2025

Skookum's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

As a Scholarship Program Intern, you'll play a critical role in supporting the Community Support Committee's Scholarship Program. This position will assist with applicant support, application processing, and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and equitable scholarship process. The intern will act as a liaison between the Community Support Committee and scholarship applicants, providing guidance and resources to help students successfully complete their applications and identify other potential funding opportunities. This position will be expected to work approximately 10 hours a week March-August.

• Host webinars to guide applicants through the scholarship application process.

• Provide one-on-one assistance to applicants needing additional support to strengthen their applications.

• Host weekly virtual office hours to address applicant questions and offer personalized assistance.

• Assist applicants in researching and identifying other external scholarship opportunities.

• Review and screen submitted applications for eligibility and completeness.

• Communicate with applicants to resolve incomplete or missing information in their submissions.

• Contact schools to obtain W9 tax forms for scholarship disbursements.

• Collaborate with Finance to process approved scholarship awards by submitting required W9s and invoices.

• Prepare and send award letters to scholarship recipients.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of scholarship payments to recipients' schools.

• Maintain accurate records of applicant communications, application statuses, and award distributions.

• Collaborate with the Community Support Committee to support overall program goals and objectives.

• All other duties as assigned*

You'd make an excellent Temporary Scholarship Intern if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Benefits of a Temporary Scholarship Intern include:

• Dependent on position, flexible start and end times and combination of remote and in-person schedules

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Paid holidays on a pro-rata basis

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Engaging wellness program including an on-site gym

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum Temporary Scholarship Intern:

• Preferably in the process of obtaining a BA/BS in Education, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• Previous experience applying for Skookum's scholarship required.

• Previous experience with financial aid processes and/or experience working with students preferred.

• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

• Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality, time management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.

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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@skookum.org.