Nonprofit Management Intern
Job Description:
STLTR is seeking a Nonprofit Management Intern who will facilitate daily operational assignments for our non-profit while providing direct support to our Executive Director. We are looking for a team member who can tackle complex project management duties and establish systems to improve the efficiency of our operations. This intern will also be tasked with administrative tasks such as, but not limited to preparing print and sending email communication and newsletters, maintaining mailing lists for communications, and coordinating the distribution of stakeholder surveys.
Our internship opportunities will provide you valuable knowledge and professional, practical experience in nonprofit management and development.. From the moment you join us, you will be a vital member of the team. You will focus on meaningful projects and gain insights into the nonprofit and education space in the city of St. Louis, MO. This internship position will be conducted in-person, located in St. Louis, MO.
Start Date: Immediate start for fall semester
About Us:
Our Mission
Launched in fall 2018, St. Louis Teacher Residency (STLTR) recruits, trains, and supports high quality teachers who are committed to the city’s public schools. Through a model of rigorous clinical preparation, St. Louis Teacher Residency prepares aspiring teachers who are capable of accelerating student achievement from the moment they enter the classroom as a teacher of record.
St. Louis Teacher Residency is designed as a two-year program, leading candidates to earn their Missouri teacher certification in the areas of elementary or middle school language arts, math, or science at the end of their initial apprenticeship year. In the second year, candidates become a lead teacher-of-record in their partner school while continuing to pursue their Master’s degree with our university partner.
Core Beliefs
In steadfast support of our teachers, and the students, families, and communities they serve, St. Louis Teacher Residency is founded upon and committed to three core beliefs.
- Every student in St. Louis deserves an effective teacher.
- Great teaching results from an understanding of theory, intensive practice, and an ongoing commitment to excellence.
- Teachers thrive in a supportive and joyful professional community, which encourages critical feedback and reflection.
Impact
By training teachers specifically for an urban classroom and context, STLTR plays an integral role in eliminating the educational inequity that persists in the St. Louis region along economic and racial lines. Additionally, STLTR will work to address the teacher shortages in St. Louis by scaling from an initial cohort of 25 teachers in 2018 to a cohort of 90 teachers in its fifth year of operation. In this way, STLTR will impact almost 2,500 new students in each year of operation, with program graduates teaching in 255 high-needs classrooms by year five.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist Executive Director in orientation and onboarding of new STLTR staff members when requested.
- Assist with coordinating and planning logistics for functional teams including space reservations, general partner communication, and set-up and maintenance of the STLTR office.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and other STLTR leadership on projects related to fundraising & development.
- Examples include: facilitation of our GiveSTLDay campaign and maintenance of our donor database.
- Partner with relevant STLTR functional teams to ensure all STLTR staff and residents are equipped for coursework instruction and other special meetings
- Assist with coordinating and planning STLTR events, including, but not limited to quarterly resident celebrations and alumni events.
- Assist with operational logistics related to Mentor Training, Resident Summer Coursework and other STLTR events.
- Manage program materials, including maintenance of our Google Classroom coursework platform, program calendars, resident announcements, and handbooks.
Characteristics & Qualifications:
- An understanding of St. Louis Teacher Residency’s mission and an unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
- A self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced, startup environment that requires flexible roles.
- A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills required
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize wisely
- Working knowledge or willingness to learn the Google Education Suite and its various functions such as: Google Excel, Google Classroom, Google Photos, etc.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented and ability to multitask projects
What You’ll Gain:
- Opportunities to engage with STLTR staff in a weekly meeting geared towards your professional success and growth
- Experience working with a tight-knit, passionate, smart,and mission-driven team to collaborate with and learn from.
- This is a paid internship opportunity, and STLTR provides the option for co-op or coursework credit if applicable.
To Apply: Please send a resume, and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in working for a nonprofit organization, to the attention of AJ Foster, our Talent & Certification Support Coordinator, at talent@stlteach.org. In the subject line, please enter: “Nonprofit Management Internship: Application Materials''
Compensation:
$15/hourly OR for undergraduate or graduate program internship/practicum credits. This position will require 10-15 hours a week. Applicants should consider this role for credits in marketing, communication, writing, journalism programs, or other relevant programs of study. The exact number of hours and responsibilities can be tailored to meet the requirements of individual programs if documentation is provided by the intern.
Learn More: Questions about the role? Contact us at talent@stlteach.org or Talent & Certification Support Coordinator, AJ Foster at afoster@stlteach.org.
St. Louis Teacher Residency does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, disability, or any personal characteristic protected by applicable law. If you believe that you do not possess all “qualifications”, but are driven by our core beliefs, we encourage you to still reach out and apply!