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Boston Public Schools Central Office - Adult Education - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Student Intern SY26-27 Boston Public Schools Central Office - Adult Education - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools
Job Details Job ID: 5975831
Application Deadline: Apr 05, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 4:0 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description OFFICE: Department of Adult Education
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Operations, BPS Adult Ed
ACADEMIC/NON-ACADEMIC: Non-Academic
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Student Intern resides in the Department of Adult Education. The mission of BPS Adult Ed is to provide a variety of flexible programs to ensure that Boston residents have access to quality instruction, job training, and college and career advising. We honor the diversity of our students by promoting equity and inclusion. BPS Adult Ed annually serves about 800 adult students who want to learn English, participate in vocational training, improve their academic level, and/or graduate from high school. Day and evening, as well as in-person, online, and virtual programs, are offered. The Department of Adult Education seeks an extraordinary Student Intern to work in our school. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, have excellent judgment, and have the ability to manage a fast-paced and multi-faceted workload with attention to detail. This individual should be a self-starter who can prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects. The Student Intern must maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion and professionalism in all activities.
Job responsibilities: Assist with information, registration, and assessment sessions Utilize school databases to track and maintain student enrollment and waitlist data Provide front desk coverage for the reception area, including answering phone calls and forwarding messages to appropriate teachers and staff Maintain alphabetical, numerical, and subject matter files Compile student information for statistical analysis Utilize student databases to assist students with requests related to class location, teacher information and class schedules. Create bulletin boards highlighting students, job opportunities, and community support services. Create and edit high quality content for social media platforms Performs related duties of a similar nature as requested by Directors, which are commensurate with job classification.
Qualifications: Required High School graduate or currently enrolled high school student Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player mindset Ability to create meaningful relationships with a diverse student population. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects. Attention to detail to ensure that accurate records are maintained and shared. Excellent interpersonal skills; effectively collaborating with students, teachers, and administrators. Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment Current authorization to work in the United States.
Qualifications: Preferred Bilingual Proficiency with creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere) or other content creation software like Canva. An understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), Terms : $20.00 per hour, up to18 hours per week The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.
Position Type: Central Office Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
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