Project Management Intern Jobs

Job Title Project Management Intern

Department Strategic Projects Team

Reports to Angelina Hernandez, Senior Director of Strategic Projects

FLSA Part-Time, Temporary

Job Summary

Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement.

Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s headquarters based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions.

The Project Management Intern will gain behind-the scenes exposure to a wide range of initiatives and departments as part of Think Together’s interdisciplinary Strategic Projects team.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Strategic Projects Director
• Support Think Together culture initiatives, with opportunity to develop and pitch new culture initiatives
• Coordinate the improvement of a repository for institutional project management guides, templates, tools, and resources
• Support the Strategic Projects team as needed
• Research and design project management tools and systems to support the development and implementation of new Think Together initiatives
• Participate in Strategic Projects team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed

Other Attributes

• Attend employer orientation and safety trainings
• Participate in regular intern professional development sessions
• Will receive training in project management tools such as OKRs, Gantt charts, and RACI matrices

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.
• Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.

Computer Applications

• Familiarity or comfort with remote work tools such as Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), provide a clear TB test

Work Environment AMOUNT OF TIME

NONE

UNDER 1/3

1/3 – 2/3

OVER 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

Physical Demands

AMOUNT OF TIME

NONE

UNDER 1/3

1/3 – 2/3

OVER 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X