Adult Education Intern — Data Entry & Outreach

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools, through the WERACE program, is offering four Student Intern positions in Adult Education. These internships provide hands-on support in outreach, data entry, scheduling, and program coordination for 18 weeks at up to 15 hours per week.

Interns report to WERACE leadership and gain experience with LACES and CASAS, while developing professional communication, organization, and teamwork in a supportive public-service setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a high school diploma/GED, ESL, or workforce readiness program preferred.
• Interest in pursuing experience in education, workforce development, or public service.
• Willingness to participate in onboarding and training, including confidentiality and data privacy protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and maintenance in the LACES student information system under staff supervision.
• Support the coordination of student orientation by preparing materials, confirming appointments, and greeting students.
• Help schedule CASAS testing sessions (under certified staff supervision), including check-in procedures and setup.
• Contact current or recently inactive students via phone or email to confirm attendance, assist with rescheduling, or provide reminders.
• Help manage the online registration portal by monitoring form submissions and flagging incomplete applications for follow-up.
• Assist in maintaining WERACE's social media presence by drafting content, sharing program highlights, and promoting events under staff guidance.
• Shadow and support the Workforce Development and Transitions Coordinators in delivering job readiness or career pathway activities.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as appropriate to gain exposure to adult education systems and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of WERACE operations.

Skills

Interest in education

Willingness to learn

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

ESL or workforce readiness program preferred

Tools

LACES

CASAS

Job description

Danbury Public Schools, through the WERACE program, is offering four Student Intern positions in Adult Education. These internships provide hands-on support in outreach, data entry, scheduling, and program coordination for 18 weeks at up to 15 hours per week.

Interns report to WERACE leadership and gain experience with LACES and CASAS, while developing professional communication, organization, and teamwork in a supportive public-service setting.