Adult Education Intern - Front Desk & Social Media

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Adult Education in Boston seeks a Student Intern to support enrollment, registration, and communications across day/evening and online programs.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and strong interpersonal skills, with duties at reception and data tracking. This internship supports about 800 adult students pursuing English, vocational training, academics, or high school completion.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or current student

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Boston Public Schools Central Office - Adult Education in Boston seeks a Student Intern to support enrollment, registration, and communications across day/evening and online programs.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and strong interpersonal skills, with duties at reception and data tracking. This internship supports about 800 adult students pursuing English, vocational training, academics, or high school completion.