What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road to College and Career Intern position at Uplift Education?
Mission Statement:
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose:
The Road to College and Career Intern will support the Road to College and Career team and/or other department teams in planning and executing summer strategic priorities, programs and initiatives. This role will be based out of the Uplift CMO Dallas office but may offer flexibility of remote work (determined by intern lead).
Duties/Responsibilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
Work Environment: Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Starting Salary: $20/hr.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose:
The Road to College and Career Intern will support the Road to College and Career team and/or other department teams in planning and executing summer strategic priorities, programs and initiatives. This role will be based out of the Uplift CMO Dallas office but may offer flexibility of remote work (determined by intern lead).
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with department teams to develop new initiatives
- Support with planning, implementation, and execution of department events
- Copy, organize, and distribute materials
- Other project-based duties as assigned
- Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred or expected graduation date before December 2026. May substitute equivalent work experience for degree preference.
- Experience Requirements: Prior experience in a fast-paced college/career environment preferred
- Special Skills/Certifications: N/A
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and in group settings. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, scholars, and outside stakeholders.
- Bilingual Skills: preferred
- Technology: Ability to perform Microsoft Office applications. The ability to learn and use other software as necessary.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Ability to be a team player – someone comfortable planning with others to achieve a common vision
- Ability to take feedback well and implement changes immediately
- Detail-oriented and self-directed
- Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
Work Environment: Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Starting Salary: $20/hr.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.