Internship - Family Engagement Coordinator/School Counselor

What we do Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers. Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the students’ passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.

Who you are

The Family Engagement Coordinator will act as a liaison between the school, Passion For Life educational program and parents. The main purpose is assisting families/parents with helping students participate and receive support they need. While this is an unpaid internship position, there are many exciting internal and external rewards to consider. What you gain Complete your professional certification requirements and school credits Gain valuable hands on experience in nonprofit educational sector Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with knowledgeable teams Boost your untapped potential and master new skills Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters Your role Provides support to parents with students who are patticipating in Passion For Life programming Prepares written materials (e.g. invitations, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information Establishes consistent and timely messaging to parents Sends weekly and monthly communication to parents Ensures parental forms are signed and processed Maintains ongoing updates of student profiles and coaching progress and information Assists with scheduling and facilitation of parent/coach meetings Participates and helps coordinate parent involvement in onsite and offsite activities and field trips Helps identify resources, as needed, to help parents in need Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Your skills Bachelor Degree is one of the following fields is preferred: Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, or related human services field Will accept candidates currently pursuing a degree in the previously stated fields of study, but must be classified as a Junior or Senior Motivated to work with parents and students High energy, self-starter, highly motivated with a high degree of flexibility. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present ideas and information clearly. Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills. Great time management skills with the ability to pay attention to detail Collaborative team player able to integrate with a diverse team with various opinions and ideas. Time Commitment: 10 hours a week based on a consistent schedule, during the school hours, approximately twice a week on-site presence. How to Apply: Please submit your resume. We can only accept USA-based applicants at this time. Keyword search engine optimization: Parent Engagement Coordinator Internship

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