Program Support Intern, Kenwood Academy (16+ years of age)

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Job Summary:

The Program Support Intern will offer their time to their school community, which will help build relationships, communication skills all while discovering new talents. The Program Support Intern will assist in the school main office, technology department, athletics and school store. This position will report to the School Operations Manager.

This student employee position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 16 hours per week - 4 hrs/day after school hours for 4 days per week - for an anticipated period of 12 months beginning 7/1/22 and ending 6/30/23.

The Program Support Intern will complete duties such as the following:

• Office Help Assistance
• Tech Support
• School Store Clerk

In order to qualify for this student worker position, candidates must be actively enrolled as a CPS student attending their sophomore, junior, or senior in high school during the 2022-2023 school year, and must be participating in the Technology and Business Department. A valid work permit will be required for students under the age of 16.