Intern - Temporary - HQ Front Office (Immediate Opening)

Description

The Intern supports IDEA’s mission by contributing to day-to-day team operations, project execution, and administrative priorities while developing foundational professional skills in a collaborative work environment.

Mission

The mission of IDEA is to provide high-quality education to students in the Rio Grande Valley.

Location

This is a full-time onsite position based in the Rio Grande Valley.

Travel Expectations

Travel to IDEA training events or step-back may be required.

Essential Duties

• Support assigned team with daily operational, administrative, and project-related tasks.
• Aid in organizing, tracking, and maintaining information relevant to team priorities.
• Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, or materials to support team initiatives.
• Support special projects and follow-up activities as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Make Strategic Decisions: Gather reliable information, ask clarifying questions, and evaluate multiple options to align choices with team objectives, current responsibilities, and the broader mission of the organization.
• Manage Work and Teams: Set clear, measurable goals, reflect on progress, adjust actions as needed, prioritize work aligned with goals using a task management system, and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.
• Grow Self and Others: Demonstrate self-awareness by actively seeking and responding to feedback with curiosity and a growth mindset, identify development areas, implement feedback when appropriate, and pursue opportunities to build knowledge and skills.
• Build a Culture of Trust: Demonstrate self-awareness and emotional intelligence, foster psychological safety and trust within the team, build respectful, reliable relationships, engage in direct, compassionate feedback, and support a culture of honesty and mutual respect.
• Communicate Deliberately: Communicate clearly and professionally, deliver concise messages tailored to the audience, actively listen, engage in dialogue by asking and clarifying questions, and follow up to ensure shared understanding in both individual and group settings.

Required Experience

• Knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong customer service skills
• Multi-task oriented
• High School Diploma, associate or bachelor's Degree preferred
• Planning and organizing skills
• Interpersonal, relationship building skills
• Has propensity for actions, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 15 pounds (occasionally)

What We Offer

• Compensation & Benefits: Salary for this role is $11 hourly up to 40 hours/week.

Application Process

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.