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Register hereHigh School Education Intern
New Haven Counts is seeking proactive and dedicated Education Interns to support our Education Coordinators, Engagement Coordinator, and on-site educational teams in our 15 partner schools. These part-time interns will work closely with certified teachers, tutors, math mentors, and program leaders to enhance the learning experience of K–8 students, contribute to marketing efforts, and actively engage their high school communities in volunteer recruitment initiatives.
This role offers hands-on experience in education, community engagement, and nonprofit operations. Interns will engage with both afterschool tutoring and enrichment programs for student-athletes and student-leaders.
Role Details & Benefits
Work Hours and Schedule
Minimum 4 hours per week commitment. Flexible hours are available on weekdays during the school day, in after-school programs, and on Saturday mornings.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ($16.35–$20)
- Completion of high school community service hours
- Valuable hands-on experience in education and nonprofit sectors
- Opportunity to contribute to positive educational experiences for K–8 students
- Development of communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Important Note
Interested candidates under 18 must have a parent consent form signed prior to communication.
Eligibility Pathway (Bridge Process)
Before being considered for a paid internship, candidates participate as community volunteers to gain first-hand experience and demonstrate reliability. This pre-hire volunteer stage is not employment and is not compensated. It serves as a prerequisite for eligibility, ensuring a strong foundation before moving into paid roles.
Eligibility: Grades 9-12 are all eligible. Preferences go to those who display the most maturity, commitment, and impact on students.
Guaranteed Spot: Once accepted, you have a guaranteed spot unless you lose it or don't respond to information for re-enrollment each August.
Admission: Rolling admission from August to April each year.
• Satisfactory completion of all New Haven Promise service requirements or 30 hours of community service in the New Haven Tutoring Initiative.
• Request recommendations from your current site supervisor(s).
• All site supervisors must provide satisfactory evaluations for you to advance to the next stage.
• Once eligibility is confirmed, you may be invited to the internship onboarding process.
• If you do not yet meet the eligibility criteria, you may continue volunteering until you do.
How to Get Started
Start as a Volunteer
Complete this volunteer application to begin your community service hours and start the pathway to an internship.
Apply for Internship
If you have prior experience or are ready to be considered for an internship, complete this application.
From Volunteer to Intern: The Pathway
Volunteer
Apply and begin your journey.
Fulfill Requirements
Complete service hours and get supervisor recommendations.
Apply for Internship
Submit your official internship application.
Onboarding
Receive an invitation and complete onboarding.
Paid Intern
Begin your paid role and make an impact.
Standard Compliance Disclaimer
The community service and training activities described above are part of the eligibility process and not employment with New Haven Counts. Completion of these steps qualifies candidates to be considered for paid internship or staff positions. Individuals are not classified as employees—and are not entitled to wages or benefits—until they have been officially hired and added to the payroll system.
A Note for Interns
Once you complete your initial training and become a paid intern, you never have to re-fulfill the prerequisite service hours. All your time is compensated. However, if you need community service hours for programs like New Haven Promise, you can request for specific work to count towards your service hours instead of receiving payment for that time.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Start your journey by volunteering and pave your way to a paid internship.