Internship - Family Engagement Coordinator

What we do

Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers.

Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the students’ passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.

Who you are

The Family Engagement Coordinator will act as a liaison between the school, Passion For Life educational program and parents. The main purpose is assisting families/parents with helping students participate and receive support they need.

While this is an unpaid internship position, there are many exciting internal and external rewards to consider.

What you gain

Complete your professional certification requirements and school credits

Gain valuable hands on experience in nonprofit educational sector

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities

Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with knowledgeable teams

Boost your untapped potential and master new skills

Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters

Your role

Provides support to parents with students who are patticipating in Passion For Life programming

Prepares written materials (e.g. invitations, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information

Establishes consistent and timely messaging to parents

Sends weekly and monthly communication to parents

Ensures parental forms are signed and processed

Maintains ongoing updates of student profiles and coaching progress and information

Assists with scheduling and facilitation of parent/coach meetings

Participates and helps coordinate parent involvement in onsite and offsite activities and field trips

Helps identify resources, as needed, to help parents in need

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Your skills

Bachelor Degree is one of the following fields is preferred: Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, or related human services field

Will accept candidates currently pursuing a degree in the previously stated fields of study, but must be classified as a Junior or Senior

Motivated to work with parents and students

High energy, self-starter, highly motivated with a high degree of flexibility.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present ideas and information clearly.

Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.

Great time management skills with the ability to pay attention to detail

Collaborative team player able to integrate with a diverse team with various opinions and ideas.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week based on a consistent schedule, during the school hours, approximately twice a week on-site presence.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume. We can only accept USA-based applicants at this time.

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