Today’s Internship Spotlight — A paid, part-time (3-6 hours/week) internship in Boston for students interested in Education/Nonprofit/Social Impact — check it out!
About One Bead
One Bead’s mission is to close the opportunity gap in Boston. We do this by partnering exclusively with elementary and middle schools in low-income communities where students identify predominantly as African American or Hispanic/Latino. Our after-school leadership programs provide students with opportunities to thrive outside of the classroom and exposure to new experiences–both of which play a critical role in establishing career pathways for young students of color.
Our Model
We provide students with opportunities to build leadership skills in both virtual and in-person settings. Our virtual program is called the Local Leader Spotlight series. A Local Leader Spotlight is a 30-minute interview featuring a BIPOC business owner, civic leader, and/or entrepreneur. Interviews take place weekly on Zoom and are co-hosted by one of our students. To date, we’ve featured over 60 leaders representing industries ranging from fashion to finance.
After the interview series wraps up, we nominate 15–20 students to participate in our in-person, after-school program. During this semester-long program, students learn how to use their voices and unique skillsets to advocate for change in the community. Students meet once a week with their instructor to practice public speaking. Each session ties in themes from the Local Leader Spotlight series around leadership, identity, and self-advocacy. At the very end of the program, students present on a topic of their choosing in front of a small audience.
Program Intern Role & Responsibilities
One Bead is looking for an individual to join our team as a Program Intern to support a One Bead Program Director running an after-school program at a school in the Greater Boston Area. This position requires someone who can commit between 3-6 hours per week.
The timing of One Bead’s after-school program varies depending on the school. Most programs take place once a week in an after-school setting. Once the Intern is hired, they will be assigned a school and provided more information about the specific timing of each session at that school. This Intern will work alongside our Program Directors to support with the following tasks and initiatives:
- assisting with student arrival and dismissal
- recording and tracking student attendance
- assisting with classroom set up and clean up
- establishing and reinforcing classroom expectations
- preparing and leading classroom activities (for example – preparing an icebreaker for an upcoming session)
- working with students one-on-one or in group settings
- providing students with verbal or written feedback on their assignments
- ensuring students reach program goals
- communicating weekly with students’ parents/guardians via text, email, or phone call regarding student progress
- administering pre- and post-program surveys to students
- checking in with the Program Director to discuss student progress and program momentum
- reviewing lesson plans and providing feedback to Program Directors
The Successful Candidate …
- Has a passion and commitment to One Bead’s mission.
- Can create safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces where students feel brave enough to step outside of their comfort zones.
- Has experience working in the Boston Public Schools (preferred).
- Has experience leading and/or teaching small and large groups of children (preferred).
- Can help maintain positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and school staff.
- Can listen with empathy.
- Has excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Can collaborate with a team and work independently.
- Will seek out, receive, and provide constructive feedback.
- Can get people excited about the work One Bead is doing.
Job Requirements
- This position requires access to reliable transportation (public transportation or personal transport) to/from assigned school(s).
- Candidate must be punctual and should be able to communicate project deadlines.
- Candidates must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and humility in working with diverse and low-income populations, along with an understanding of institutionalized racism and classism facing low-income communities.
- Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- In the event of virtual instruction, this position will require use of computer technology and internet access.
Benefits
The Program Intern will be paid $20/hour. Additional benefits include significant growth opportunities and professional development. References and recommendation letters are provided upon request. If interested and upon graduation, Interns who work with One Bead will be considered first for any full-time positions we have available.
Additional Notes & Application Instructions
Because we are a small non-profit, every employee is encouraged to participate in conversations regarding organizational culture and strategic plans for growth. One Bead is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of color, bilingual candidates, and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send an email to abby@onebead.org, with your resume attached. In your email, let us know why you’re right for this role. We do regret that we’re unable to respond to all applicants.
