Internship - Family Engagement Coordinator/School Counselor

Passion For Life • Atlanta, GA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated volunteers. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• USA-based applicants only

Responsibilities

• Provides support to parents with students who are participating 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

Benefits

• 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
• Potential for recommendation letters

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern