Fast Facts
This unpaid Professional Development Intern position offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on educational counseling and workforce development.
Responsibilities: Interns will collaborate with PD staff, participate in meetings and events, assist with data processing in Salesforce, and support planning for special projects.
Skills: Applicants should be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite; knowledge of DEI, HR, or education-related programs is a plus.
Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled as a junior or senior in a relevant BS/BA program and display flexibility and enthusiasm for nonprofit work.
Location: This internship is located onsite in Bronx, New York, USA and requires being on campus twice a week.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.
Job Title: Professional Development Intern
Job Location: Bronx, NY
Per Scholas PD Program Internship Opportunity:
Per Scholas New York Board, staff, and volunteers believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. We provide skills, training, and access to employer networks and individuals often excluded from tech careers. Per Scholas envisions a technology workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. We periodically are looking for Professional Development student interns to join us, as volunteers or as part of a school-funded arrangement. This is an unpaid internship.
Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
Per Scholas, New York seeks a motivated undergraduate college junior or senior for volunteer unpaid internships. The intern(s) will be expected to work at least 10 hours per week for at least eight to ten weeks. We welcome candidates who are flexible, energetic, interested in working in the nonprofit sector, and have a positive attitude.
● Candidates should be pursuing and enrolled in a BS/BA college program with a major
in educational counseling, HR/ DEI related, Learning & Development program, and/ or in another related discipline.
● Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is an energetic, motivated, detail-oriented team player who takes initiative and possesses strong communication skills.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce/ database management programs, and/ or GSuiteis strongly preferred.
● Familiarity with various communications platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams or other similar programs.
● Chosen applicants must be able to be on Campus two times a week.
Nice to have, but not required.
● Knowledge of resume and cover letter writing, workforce development programs, and technical instruction is a plus.
● Previous experience in assisting the facilitation of DEI, L&D, HR, Communications, and/or related programs is helpful.
Internships Duties and Tasks:
● Collaborate with and observe PD staff members in class or during 1:1 meetings with
students to learn more about the nonprofit and educational DEI and tech sectors. (As applicable.)
● Participate in Per Scholas PD staff meetings, workshops, career forums, and/or events virtually or in person.
● Conduct and assist with processing data in Salesforce, updating learner documents, notes, and completing general administrative tasks as needed
● Assist in planning special events and other occasional projects
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