Position Overview:

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational enrichment programming while supporting the Enrichment Manager. You will play a key role in assisting with program planning, logistics, and outreach for educational nonprofit initiatives focused on the arts, civic engagement, social action, and STEM education. The Enrichment Assistant Intern is a vital role to the development of signature program events for the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Enrichment Assistant Intern should be experienced in working with groups of children, responsible, energetic, possess the ability to think on their feet, be a good leader and a strong role model.

*FSP reserves the right to amend the position description due to unforeseen circumstances.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in planning and organizing enrichment activities, events, and workshops.
• Support the development of program materials and resources.
• Help coordinate communications with volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Conduct research and compile data related to educational programs.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with tracking program outcomes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Enrichment Manager.
• Attend occasional in-office meetings and support in-office events when needed.

Key Projects:

• Develop digital resources and handouts to support summer enrichment activities.
• Create enrichment kits including sourcing materials, purchasing, and packing materials.
• Produce video tutorials and how-to guides for training purposes.
• Design classroom decoration materials and templates.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Education:

• Passion for educational programming, social action, or the arts.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or similar tools.
• At least 18 years old, enrolled in college and completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies.
• Experience in education, community service, or nonprofits is a plus.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in program development and management.
• Build professional skills in education, nonprofit work, and event planning.
• Network with professionals and community leaders in the field.
• Flexible scheduling with a hybrid work environment.

Accountability

Shall be accountable to the Enrichment Manager

About Freedom School Partners

Freedom School Partners (FSP) is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children’s reading and social-emotional skills. FSP serves our community’s most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, FSP engages parents as partners to support scholars' success. FSP’s mission is to inspire our scholars to love reading and learning, believe in themselves, and create extraordinary futures.

Application Process:

• Interested applicants should email Amber Jackson-Holston at amber@freedomschoolpartners.org.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSP desires to have a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive. FSP offers equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or membership in any other legally protected class.