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GO Project Program Intern

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ORGANIZATION: GO Project

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GO Project Program Intern

GO Project: Who We Are and What We Do

The GO Project shapes the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. GO provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home and in life.

GO School Program: How YOU Can Help

In order to ensure a smooth and effective program, the Program Intern will assist the Team during the weekday in critical programmatic and administrative tasks, such as (but not limited to): academic data management, general operations, and staff support. Intern schedule is flexible with the opportunity to work hours during the week Tuesday-Thursday. (The team would also be open to having a candidate work some hours on Saturdays during program sessions in order to experience the program in operation.)

Specific tasks include, but are not limited, to the following:

Operations & Administrative Tasks

  • Data tracking
  • Creation of materials for training and program management
  • Assist with tracking of HR items connected to recruitment and hiring of part-time staff
  • Fulfillment of supply requests from teachers
  • Support with supplies management for all GO School materials
  • Assist with operations and logistics planning for GO School program
  • Ensure timely response to GO Project emails and phone calls

Time Commitment

  • Commitment from January to April/May (flexible)
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays starting at 10am (flexible) - Saturdays during program sessions also a possibility.

Location

The internship will take place at the main office, located at 50 Cooper Square, 3 rd Floor, New York, NY 10003 and 100 4 th Ave, New York, NY 10003.

Benefits: How Can We Help YOU

  • Experience in program development and execution
  • Insight into the daily operations of a small NYC-based education non-profit
  • Personal gratification through enhancing the lives of young learners
  • Being part of a vibrant and diverse GO Project community of students, teachers, volunteers, and staff
  • Professional references will be provided, if requested
  • College credit if applicable

Qualifications

  • Commitment to educational equity a must
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the emerging needs of the program on a day-to-day basis
  • Ability to manage relationships with a diverse set of community stakeholders
  • Professional work habits
  • Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese) a plus, but not required

How to Apply

  • A short statement of 5-6 sentences explaining why you’re interested in the position.
  • Resume

If interested, please e-mail application materials to hiring@goprojectnyc.org . Indicate GO PROJECT INTERN in the subject line.

The GO Project is an equal opportunity employer.

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About GO Project

Location:

50 Cooper Square, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10003, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to shape the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social, and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. The GO Project provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home, and in life.

Description

The GO Project promotes educational equity by leveraging the resources of the community to close the opportunity gap for under-resourced families who have students that are struggling in the city’s highest need schools. GO currently serves 720 student from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn public schools. Students attend program on Saturdays during the school year, as well as for 5 weeks in the summer. Volunteers work with the classroom teachers to implement lessons and offer the students individualized and small group support. Volunteers are the heart of the GO Project. Working together with other GO staff, the volunteers can help change the students' perception of learning and school.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Jan 08, 2018 - Fri May 04, 2018

WHERE

50 Cooper Square, 3rd FloorNew YorkNew York, NY 10003

(40.72881,-73.99132)
 

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