Summer 2024 My New School Program Intern

Assist with program coordination and support operations

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Overview

Assist with program coordination and support operations

You have:

  • 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 and a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients

- 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

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- 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.

This is an in-person role.

This position will report to the My New School Coordinator.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you worked independently on a project? This question gauges the candidate's ability to manage tasks without supervision. Share a specific instance where you successfully completed a project independently, highlighting your time management and problem-solving skills.
How do you handle communication with diverse groups of people? The interviewer wants to assess your communication skills in a cross-cultural environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay organized when managing multiple tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is it important to have strong telephone etiquette? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach assisting parents who are unfamiliar with online school registration? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org