Student Internship Coordinator - Summer 2026

Student Internship Coordinator - Summer 2026

The Student Internship Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the student internship program during the summer programming months.  The Student Internship Coordinator is responsible for assigning student interns to various roles within the summer program site and collaborating with the 21st Century administrator, summer site coordinator and assistant coordinators to supervise their work.  

The Student Internship Coordinator will provide students with a positive experience by helping provide them with the necessary tools, training, and support to ensure their success working with school-age children. As part of this responsibility, the Student  Internship Coordinator must also be comfortable and confident in planning and facilitating student professional development training workshops.  

Qualifications: 

• Both certified and non-certified staff must have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, child development, or a related field (or be working towards an associate degree or higher); or have equivalent job experience in the field. Master’s Degree preferred;
• In order to qualify as a certified teacher/instructor, candidate must have a Certified Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license;
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8*
• SEI Endorsement

• Ability to plan activities with the interns;
• Previous experience leading summer or after-school programs is preferred;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. See the dates below;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate interns' orientation/training materials with FSU/MWCC/FPS staff;
• Order/process materials;
• Coordinate implementation of literacy and math instruction during the program;
• Maintain attendance records of interns;
• Collect, maintain, and submit timesheets to the business office;
• Coordinate intern development meetings;
• Collect, maintain, and submit payroll records of all summer staff to the business office;
• Other duties may be assigned depending on the school level;
• Provide ongoing feedback to students concerning their progress on internship.

Dates and Times:

Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff Orientation & Training: TBD

All Staff Meeting, Training, and Planning: 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:00 - 6:30 pm, Location: Crocker

Summer Program Schedule:

Monday, July 6, 2026, to Thursday, July 30, 2026 (Mon – Thurs - 4-week program) 

Hours: 8:00-2:30 p.m

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 140 hours; Certified staff rate $45/hr, NTE: $6,300.00. Non-Certified staff rate $35/hr, NTE: $4,900.00.  This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants, City Funding

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

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