826 Boston In-School Program Internship

About the Opportunity 

The In-School Program Intern joins 826 Boston’s In-School Programs Manager to support our In-School Program Partners, specifically New Mission High School and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers. 

This is an opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of a non-profit, gain experience on best practices to support youth, and build connections with 826 Boston members, school communities, and students. Interns will also participate in specialized training(s) each semester focused on growing specific professional skills such as public speaking or résumé writing. 

Applicants must be over the age of 18 but need not be currently enrolled in an academic program. This internship has a flexible commitment of 18-20 hours for a minimum of four months. The intern is expected to work in-person two days per week. Interns who are not otherwise receiving financial compensation will receive a $500 stipend after completing their internship. This position may be eligible for a Federal Work-Study partnership at some schools. If you receive Federal Work-Study, please let us know and we will try to work with your school to see if we are an eligible community partner. 

Mission: 826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life. 

What you’ll do: 

• Serve as a writing tutor to students participating in school projects, such as narrative writing, college essays, and/or senior student portfolios. 
• Proofread newsletters, manage bulletin boards.
• Track data attendance.
• Provide event support (i.e. for EMK's poetry anthology release party scheduled for either October or November).
• Offer support to student publication, as needed. 

Skills and experiences: 

826 Boston recognizes that impostor syndrome and the confidence gap might prevent some applicants from applying. Few candidates will have all of the relevant experience listed below, but 826 Boston is committed to assessing candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to be trained for this role. 

• Enthusiastic belief in the mission of 826 Boston, passion for writing and interest in social-emotional learning of youth. 
• Interest in teaching/tutoring writing to students grades K-12. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. 
• The ability to take direction, seek counsel when needed, proactively identify needs and opportunities, and propose programmatic changes. 
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Experience teaching or working in urban and/or underserved communities preferred. 

Application Instructions: Please complete the 826 Boston Internship Application and upload your résumé, cover letter, and (optional) two letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed by 826 Boston on a rolling basis. If you have questions or would like to check on the status of your application, please contact intern@826boston.org