School-Based Family Engagement & Communications Intern (Graduate Student)

The School Marketing Intern is responsible for supporting school-level communications, family engagement, and student success initiatives. This position works closely with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff to promote school programs, strengthen family and community engagement, and highlight academic opportunities that support students’ college and career readiness. Support school-wide communication efforts, including updates to the school website, newsletters, social media, and family outreach materials.Assist in promoting family engagement initiatives, school events, academic programs, and student activities.Create and distribute communication materials that highlight student achievement, school programs, and college and career readiness opportunities.Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff to ensure consistent and effective communication with families and the community.Assist in planning and promoting school events such as family nights, academic showcases, college readiness workshops, and community engagement activities.Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, and community members to support a positive school climate.Support the development and maintenance of school communication platforms, including digital content and printed materials.Assist with organizing and sharing information related to student academic progress, enrichment opportunities, and post-secondary preparation.Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership to support effective school operations and student success. Preferred Qualifications Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Education, Public Relations, or a related field.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience with social media, digital content creation, or graphic design preferred.Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a school environment. "If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" About Our District Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. Join a team that Empowers Educators In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways. If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness. NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com