Next Generation Academy Program Intern

Responsibilities:

• Oversee logistical details related to the Scholar and Next Generation Academy program activities, including monthly Family Dinners, fall field trips, and incentives for program participation.
• Assist with maintaining Scholar/Sponsor records and database files.
• Assist with marketing and communicating the Generation Hope Scholar Program to the community.
• Track program participation and prepare reports as necessary.
• Attend and take notes at the Next Generation Academy biweekly meetings.
• Submit weekly round-up emails to all Next Generation Academy Scholars regarding upcoming events and early childhood education, events, and resources that will assist with the program's goals and objectives.
• Support the Senior Early Childhood Manager with data collection and create dashboards for Next Generation Academy metrics.
• Assist with the DC Programming Graduation Banquet on May 23, 2026
• Actively participate in various events throughout the spring, such as Spring In-service/Wishlist and Field trip.
• Attend all monthly family dinners and ensure that incentives are given to Scholars to encourage participation.
• Attend and support the Next Generation Academy Field Trip on April 4, 2026.
• Assist with childcare during events as needed.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the Scholar Program and Next Generation Academy resource repository.
• Assist with organizing the Next Generation Academy Childcare Curriculum and Home Visit Activity Plans and Materials; maintain organization of the Program team storage room.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Preference will be given to candidates with some college experience, particularly those studying Public Administration, Family Studies, Social Work, Health and Human Services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and Google Suite.
• Strong writing skills.
• Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight in a largely remote environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs at times.

Work Environment: Normal office environment. Some work will take place off-site.

Candidates must be able to meet the on-site work schedule by the start date.

EOE Statement: Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.

Clinical & Hands-On Experience

• Curriculum Application: You’ll gain experience using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, a nationally recognized model for home visiting and early childhood development.
• Developmental Screenings: You may have the opportunity to work with tools like the ASQ-2 Social Emotional assessment, which tracks whether children are "on track" for their age—a vital skill for future educators.
• Direct Interaction: The program focuses on children ages 0 to 5, providing you with "boots-on-the-ground" experience in preparing diverse learners for kindergarten readiness.

Professional Growth & Network

• Two-Generation Expertise: You will master the two-generation (2Gen) approach, which is a high-demand specialty in education policy and social work that focuses on supporting the parent and child simultaneously.
• Research Exposure: You’ll be part of an organization that produces Impact Reports used by policymakers and college leaders to improve outcomes for student parents nationwide.

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