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 providing quality public school options for DC students and families. Depending on the interns' interests, they have the opportunity to experience working in a variety of fields – data management and analysis, finance and operations, communications and social media, fundraising and development, human capital management, school support and education policy. Through their work with PCSB, interns will 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 fall semester from college juniors and seniors, recent college graduates, and students enrolled in graduate programs.
Fall 2013 Program Dates: September 16, 2013 – December 6, 2013
During the fall, interns are expected to contribute at least 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 and opportunities to network and learn about education policy by attending events in Washington, D.C.
Internships are unpaid, however we are happy to work with you to satisfy any requirements your school has for receiving course credit.
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, writing, and website management is a plus for an internship in the Communications Department.
To Apply
Application Opens: July 24, 2013
Priority Deadline: August 7, 2013
Priority Interview Day: August 23, 2013
Rolling Applications accepted until: August 30, 2013
Program Begins: September 16, 2013
The Internship Application is open online: Apply Now.
1. All applicants are required to submit an application online. http://bit.ly/1bh3gz4
2. All applicants are required to email a resume in PDF format to pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org. Please include "2013 Fall 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.
Contact Clara at pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org with questions, NOT clara.hess@gmail.com
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