[YEP-DC] Paid Internship - Available Immediately

Student Achievement Partners Spring Literacy Intern

Washington, DC

Paid, full-time position

Duration: 4 to 5 months

 

SAP is an education nonprofit seeking a paid, full-time, spring intern to support the Literacy Team. This position is based in Washington, DC and is available immediately. This position is ideal for recent college graduates or current graduate students. Exceptional candidates still enrolled as undergraduates may be considered.

 

To Apply

 

Please follow the instructions below carefully. To help manage the volume of responses, please do not call the SAP office. Following directions is a very important qualification for this position and applicants who call will not be considered. 

 

If you meet all the requirements as listed below, please complete the following:

 

Step 1: Complete the google form with your basic application information.

 

The google form contains further information about eligibility for this internship so we encourage candidates to complete it before doing step 2.  

 

To access the google form please click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13gqU9euIwrpAbLMjBQ609NQzun7WE8axQ7ShRhldjEY/viewform?c=0&w=1 

 

Step 2: Submit your application e-mail.

 

Please send an e-mail addressed to Mr. Silas Kulkarni at the following e-mail address: SAPLiteracyIntern@gmail.com

 

Your e-mail should include the subject line:  "Literacy Team Spring Intern – YEP-DC."

 

Your resume should include your current GPA and be no more than 2 pages in length. 

 

In your cover letter please provide specific evidence of the traits described in the job description. A personalized cover letter reflecting careful reading of the job description is a powerful indicator that you are qualified for and serious about this position. Likewise applicants submitting generic cover letters will not be considered for this position.

 

Both resume and cover letter should be in PDF format.

 

Remember to read the job description carefully and to double-check that you have followed these instructions carefully and that your resume, cover letter, and e-mail are free of typos or formatting errors. Typos in resumes and cover letters are the most frequent cause for which candidates are rejected. 

 

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of college education (required) 
• Strong academic record (required) - please indicate your current GPA in your resume
• High-level proficiency with MS Word (required)
• Moderate proficiency with MS Excel and Powerpoint (required)
• Strong personal recommendations (required) - recommendations should address the skills above based on academic experience, or previous internships or employment
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) 
• Demonstrated interest in education or social justice (preferred)

Who We Are

 

SAP is a national nonprofit organization founded by three of the lead authors of the Common Core State Standards.  We believe the Common Core State Standards represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to help students of all backgrounds graduate ready for college and careers. We support teachers, schools, districts, and states with successful Common Core implementation by providing professional development, expert advice, and a website of free resources for educators, www.achievethecore.org.

 

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Logistical support – Scheduling, preparation for conferences, processing expenses, and    organizing travel for senior team members

Some expenses-paid travel may be required to attend conferences, trainings, and meetings.

• Web publishing – Proofreading curricular and research documents, applying branding, organizing and formatting documents, and working within the online content management            system (CMS) to build webpages for resources

No prior, technical or web experience is necessary to perform these duties and paid training is provided for all web publishing work.

• Supporting the Literacy Team – Reading, writing, editing, and research tasks, as needed, and based on demonstrated competence in such areas

• Growth and learning – Our team is dynamic and growing and we value and provide growth opportunities to individuals who are eager and self-motivated in learning about our work,             literacy instruction, and education.  

Who We Want

 

We enthusiastically welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are inspired by our mission to serve all students. We are looking for candidates who are:

• Hard-working – Candidates should be willing to eagerly undertake any task required, operate on tight timelines, and dependably produce high-quality work in a wide variety of contexts.
• Organized – This position requires an exceptional multi-tasker, who can keep track of multiple responsibilities, structure tasks into logical steps, and be able to handle logistics efficiently and effectively.
• Detail-oriented – Candidates must be able to follow complex instructions to the "t", particularly in branding of documents for web-publishing; when proofreading strong candidates will catch mistakes others would miss. 
• Interested in education and literacy instruction – We are a mission-driven organization and individuals motivated by this mission will feel at home; though previous education experience is not expected, the position will require ongoing learning about the Common Core and literacy instruction. 

What We Offer

• Experience working with top education experts at a nationally prominent nonprofit organization.
• Competitive compensation: $20/hr, with an expectation of ~40 hrs/wk 
• Potential expenses-paid travel: to conferences, trainings, and team meetings
• The possibility of long-term employment: SAP is hiring for full-time entry level positions; this internship is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate qualification for such positions.

 

Learn More

• To better acquaint yourself with our organization and its work please explore our website www.achievethecore.org and visit the "About Us" section.

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