The Opportunity Network · 1 month ago
Graduate Intern, Career Success
Hybrid In Person, New York, NY, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $21/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Opportunity Network is dedicated to providing students with resources and connections for their college and career goals. The Graduate Intern will assist in the preparation and coordination of summer programming for high school Fellows, supporting their internship readiness and engagement in various career fields.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support OppNet Fellows (11th grade through college seniors) with in-house summer program applications and general summer opportunity/internship readiness
Manage participant communications via email to clearly and effectively share important program information and upcoming deadlines
Manage additional individual outreach to participants as needed to ensure benchmarks are being met based on each program timeline and to assess any additional support needed
Propose creative ways to engage students with virtual and in-person learning, supporting with special initiatives as needed
Monitor and support student learning and take any necessary action to ensure standards of high-engagement
Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person programming alongside Internships & Career Success team members including student workshops, volunteer events, field trips, community building days, etc
Provide logistics lead support in collaboration with Operations team during summer programming
Liaise with host partners to oversee day-to-day operations and logistics of in-house summer programs
Support the in-house program instructors and undergraduate interns to ensure the successful preparation and operation of the program
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping on student attendance, assignments, and participation
Lead preparation for and execution of pre and post evaluations for in-house summer programs to effectively measure skill gain
Coordinate the distribution of additional tech support needed for participants, including the delivery of loaner laptops and WiFi hotspots
Become proficient in existing outcomes measurement tools, including surveys, rubrics, and OppNet’s proprietary Career Fluency® Competency Model
Assist OppNet staff members with other duties/special projects as needed related to effective program implementation, including data tracking, student communications, or other admin responsibilities
Support other teams in programming as needed
Participate in organization-wide learning sessions, working groups, and optional affinity groups
Attend weekly team meetings, All Hands meetings, All Staff meetings, team retreats, and annual institution-wide retreat
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university, current graduate students are encouraged to apply
Experience working with young adults, preferably at a youth non-profit or school
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, as well as able to manage multiple projects
Superb written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with various constituents
Able to be both nurturing and hold students to high expectations
Resourceful and able to solve problems
Responsive to program correspondence in preparation for workshops
Strong organizational talents and the ability to meet deadlines
Understands the importance of program evaluation and will comply with policies to measure the effectiveness of the programs
Detail-oriented; can be counted on to produce high-quality work
Demonstrated belief in The Opportunity Network's mission
High degree of effectiveness and efficiency - gets things done
Hybrid In-Person: Candidates for this position must be available for regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings that require a physical presence with NYC-based OppNet stakeholders regularly (periodic in-person workshops/team meetings)
OppNet requires that all employees, including new hires, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption has been approved
Benefits
Benefits not included
Company
The Opportunity Network
The Opportunity Network works with students to help them ignite their ambition, skills, and passions in order to attain their plans.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.25MKey Investors
CD&R Foundation
2023-06-06Grant· $4.25M
Leadership Team
Danielle L. Green, PsyD
Chief Operating Officer
Emily Chow
Assistant Director of Partnerships and Data
Recent News
2024-04-25
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