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Organization Description:
Success Charter Network manages the high-performing network of 4 charter schools known as the Success Academies. All Success Academies invest in children early. From the moment Kindergartners walk through the doors of our schools and enter our lively classrooms, they become scholars on the road to college graduation. Every moment in school is seized as an opportunity for learning: scholars are encouraged to follow the wise words of Dr. Seuss and Go Beyond Z in all aspects of their lives, and faculty is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure academic success.

Our student achievement outcomes attest to our belief in the idea that every child can succeed. After only 2 years in operation, our first school, Harlem Success Academy Charter School, has dramatically increased reading and math scores for our students. It has also produced an unparalleled school culture that will serve as the template for 30-40 more high-performing Success Academies in low-income NYC neighborhoods in the next 10 years.

SCN Internship Description:
Are you passionate about closing the achievement gap? Interested in non-profit management? Wondering what it takes to open a new organization? Are you just looking for an adventure?

The Success Charter Network is now offering internship opportunities. If you are an education major, we offer opportunities on a number of teacher support teams. If you are studying Policy, Math, Marketing, Business, or even 18th Century Literature, don't let that degree keep you from applying to SCN. We also have internships working in many other fields - including Finance, Instructional Development, Data Analysis, and Public Relations.

Interns at Success Charter Network are key players in our daily operation and our constant innovation. SCN Internships provide a unique experience to observe and be part of the start-up phase of a highly ambitious and successful non-profit organization. You will have the opportunity to learn hands-on about how a non-profit organization gets started and runs.

Interns receive ongoing mentor-ships and training throughout their program at SCN. Assigned to a team based on your skill sets and interests, you will work directly with a SCN Director who will oversee your work, help identify project goals, and support your professional development. You will have the opportunity to attend department and network-wide meetings as well as attend other organization-wide events.

SCN Internships range from part-time to full-time positions and take place year-round. Start and end dates are flexible, but you are expected to make at least a three month commitment.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.harlemsuccess.org.

To apply, please visit us at www.harlemsuccess.org/careers. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.