College & Career Intern
College & Career Intern
Phoenix Charter Academy-Chelsea
Our Philosophy
Phoenix Charter Academy's mission is to challenge young people in our area with an academically rigorous and individually tailored curriculum. Phoenix scholars will have the support, resources and training needed to succeed academically in high school and college, and become economically secure in their future. Phoenix Charter Academy is named after a mythological figure of strength, healing and renewal.
Phoenix schools challenge resilient, disconnected young people with rigorous academics and relentless supports, so they take ownership of their futures and succeed in high school, college, and as self-sufficient adults.
At Phoenix we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. We believe difference makes us stronger. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment
About Our School
Phoenix Charter Academy Chelsea is a tuition- free, college-preparatory public high school in Chelsea, Massachusetts. A regional high school, Phoenix Chelsea serves over 200 students, enrolling students ages 14-21, hailing from Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Lynn, and Boston.
Phoenix Chelsea’s student body is diverse, with 85% of students identifying as Hispanic and 11% as African American. Phoenix Chelsea is specifically designed to serve the most vulnerable, disconnected students and has had great success in meeting their needs both academically and social-emotionally, preparing students to be successful beyond high school. By most disconnected we mean the young people who are: the most pushed out of the traditional educational system, have the least access to educational pathways and options, and are the most off-track academically. As a result, when a Phoenix student graduates, they have demonstrated tremendous perseverance and resilience.
Students come to Phoenix Chelsea facing many unique challenges: 48% are 19 or older, 32% are formerly truant, 16% are former dropouts, 25% have been court involved, 7% are pregnant or parenting, 66% are English Language Learners and 13% are on IEP/504 learning plans. Additionally, most of Phoenix Chelsea’s students come from low-income households, and annually our free or reduced lunch rate is at or above 90%.
The Opportunity
College & Career Interns (CCI) are unpaid team members who collaborate with and support the Director of Post-Secondary Success by serving as a resource for college and career information for students, parents, faculty and staff. CCIs help to facilitate access to postsecondary institutions for student participants, increase student and parent awareness of educational and career opportunities, and guide students through the career exploration and college application process. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to tackle their post-secondary plans. This internship runs from August 17, 2020 through June 25, 2020. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, but no more than 20 hours per week.
Your duties would include but are not limited to many (or all) of the following:
- Help students explore their career interests and create professional resumes
- Connect students with current internships/opportunities/enrichment programs
- Assist the DPSS managing virtual college visits, interviews, etc.
- Update student files and other documents for tracking student progress
- Attend staff meetings based on university requirements and program of study calendar
- When possible, attend IEP and/or inter-departmental meetings for students receiving special services (i.e., students with IEPs, 504 Plans, etc.)
- Help students select schools of interest and complete college applications (including essays)
- Help students identify and apply for scholarships and financial aid
- Assist students and parents with interpreting and comparing financial aid packages offered by colleges and universities
- Maintain positive relationships with school representatives, college admissions offices, scholarship agencies, and corporate/community partners
- Assist with the managing of the College & Career Office
- Plan and execute a College & Career bulletin schedule
- Create and maintain the College & Career newsletter
- Assist with the creation of the new College & Career website
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the DPSS or HOS
Skills & Eligibility:
- Demonstrated commitment to students and learning
- Personal alignment with, and passion for, Phoenix’s mission
- Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple cases concurrently
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Applicants must be college sophomores and above
- Hours will be completed Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm
- Dress is business casual
- Spanish/Portuguese speaking applicants especially encouraged to apply
Other Information:
This is an unpaid internship with no guarantee of future employment
Interns will be required to complete a background check and fingerprinting to work with our students
There is a parking lot available to park free of charge, and there is a bus stop located beside the school
To Apply
Send a resume, cover letter and your degree major to Marina Offner at moffner@phoenixcharteracademy.org