DC Public Charter School Board Internship Program is searching for high achieving college students and graduate students in Washington, DC who are interested in learning more about DC charter schools and are committed to the mission of providingquality public school options for DC students, families, and communities. Depending on the student's interests, they have the opportunity to experience working in a variety of fields – data management and analysis, business operations, communications and social media, fundraising and development, human resources and organizational development, and education policy. Through their work with PCSB, interns will also gain a great deal of knowledge about the public education system in DC, the challenges it faces, and the charter school sector. Learn more about PCSB here.
About the Internship
The PCSB Internship Program is currently accepting applicants for the spring semester from rising college juniors and seniors as well as students enrolled in graduate programs.
Spring 2013 Program Dates: January 14, 2013 – April 30, 2013
During the spring terms, interns are expected to contribute 15 hours/week of their time. Exact days and times are determined in conjunction with the intern's manager.
In addition to working directly with our staff on engaging projects, interns benefit from a variety of professional development opportunities including participation in discussions on various topics in education, mentorships, and opportunities to network and learn about education policy by attending events in Washington, D.C.
We are happy to work with your school to satisfy any requirements for you to receive course credit. Internships are unpaid.
Qualifications
Potential interns should have an interest in and commitment to improving
public education, strong writing and analytic skills, attention to detail, ability to solve problems and juggle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work well both independently and with others. Adaptability, initiative, and a desire to reflect and receive constructive feedback to develop skills are essential. Data analysis experience using Excel is a plus for certain positions, while experience with social media and website management is a plus for an internship in the Communications Department.
To Apply
Application Opens: November 21, 2012
Priority Deadline: December 7, 2012
Priority Interviews: December 14, 2012
Rolling Applications accepted until: January 4, 2013
Program Begins: January 14, 2013
The Internship Application is open online: Apply Now.
1. All applicants are required to submit an application online.
2. All applicants are required to email a resume in PDF format to pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org. Please include "Spring 2013 Internship" in the subject line.
Applicants will be informed of their status within weeks of applying. Selected candidates will be asked to participate in an in-person interview.
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