Spring 2025 Youth Education Intern - Atlanta
Assist with youth education and family engagement
Overview
Assist with youth education and family engagement
You have:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicating information to families on such topics as school attendance, behavior, hygiene, academics, and parent involvement - Assistance with local schools’ online registration applications - Coordinating transportation for children and families - Maintaining tracking systems and database entries for student information and school progress - Providing classroom assistance for group orientation sessions - Providing general support to the My New School Program Coordinator and Family Engagement Specialists - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases - Flexibility and strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently - Strong telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills - Comfort with working in a cross-cultural environment - Comfort working with school-aged children and their parents - Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
This is an in-person role. This position will report to the Education Specialist.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated with a family about a school issue? | The interviewer wants to assess your communication skills and ability to engage with families. | Share a specific example of your communication approach and its outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you worked independently. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in diverse settings. How did it impact your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work with school-aged children and their families? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |