Deadline to Apply: Open immediately, applications reviewed on a rolling basis until position filled.
Organization Overview
Breakthrough Silicon Valley’s transformative two-pronged program launches talented but underserved middle school students on the path to college, while at the same time inspiring high school and college students to become educators, particularly in the communities that need the most help. Breakthrough Silicon Valley stands out among the many efforts to improve educational outcomes for underserved students, reaching beyond the typical goals of proficiency and deeply changing the lives of individuals and their communities. While ambitious in its goals, BTSV works: a stunning 99% of BTSV students are accepted to four-year colleges.
Breakthrough Silicon Valley’s tuition-free program provides year round out of school time academic support, counseling, and advocacy for a diverse group of talented students, most of whom are first in their family to go to college, come from low-income families, or attend under-performing schools. Breakthrough also provides a consummate professional development experience in education by giving talented high school and college students the opportunity to design and teach classes under the direction of education professionals.
Located in San Jose, California, Breakthrough Silicon Valley is an affiliate of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a leading national service organization that establishes and promotes high standards for, ensures the success of, and acts as the national voice of 25 Breakthrough sites across the country.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Intern will develop leadership, and project management skills in the education and non-profit sector while making a meaningful impact in the educational outcomes of underserved students in Silicon Valley. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to commit to interning a full academic year.
What You Will Gain
Work experience with a wide variety of activities and responsibilities in a fast-paced office/educational environment
Internship experience for your resume
Professional Development and mentoring
Position Requirements
Current college undergraduate with strong academic standing (3.0 GPA or above)
Ability to plan, organize, and implement projects with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Gmail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Available Monday-Friday
Reliable access to transportation
Ability to commit to two semesters (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020)
Preferred Qualifications
Accountable and mature; organized and detail-oriented
Strong work ethic, persistence and creativity in meeting goals
Self-motivated; takes initiative and works independently as needed
Communicative; able to responsibly pose questions and ask for clarification whenever necessary
Ability to work in environments and communities with people from diverse backgrounds
Prior experience in Breakthrough or other similar environments
Bilingual; fluent in Spanish or Vietnamese
Flexible with a can-do attitude; willing to support where-needed
What You Will Do
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oversee and manage all office supplies of our two offices (student snacks, ink, printer paper, etc), serving as point person for staff and some vendors.
Assist with documentation of inventory and costs
Research and target cost-efficient vendors
Assist with e-waste
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Support with full-time and intern recruitment (heaving in Spring). Maintain a professional and fast response rate with candidates, schedule and coordinate interviews, and conduct some phone screens.
Record, track, and compile recruitment data of searches.
Support the on-boarding of new staff (interns and full-time). Assist in re-enhancing BTSV on-boarding and creating materials related to onboarding.
Assist in developing processes that contribute to employee recognition.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Assist any special projects, including but not limited too, documenting processes and cleaning up documents.
Assist in establishing/improving organizational systems for FMSD and SJUSD offices.
Support with IT challenges
Stipend
$3000 for the duration of the semester
Time Commitment
12 - 15 hours per week
Preferred Dates: September 16th - December 6th 2019 *Subject to applicants academic schedule.
Anticipated scheduled hours between: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm
Location
Primary Location: Breakthrough SV, 1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 93126
How to apply
Please apply through our site:
For any questions and concerns, please email Danielle Serrano at: dserrano@breakthroughsv.org. Incomplete applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Breakthrough engages with individuals of all backgrounds and we are committed to embracing diversity within our organization, including developing a team who represents the communities we serve.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer Breakthrough is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Learn more at www.breakthroughsv.org.