Summer 2024 My New School Program Intern
Assist with program coordination and support operations
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. |