Summer Intern-Temporary Summer Internship Position

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

Amherst, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Business Operations, Change Management, Communication Skills, Documentation, Documentation Design, Educational Administration, Energy Efficiency, Government, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operations Planning, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Policy Implementation, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Research Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Amherst, MA
POSTED
3 days ago

Position Summary

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking Summer Interns to assist with special projects related to organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and operational documentation.

This temporary internship provides students and emerging professionals with the opportunity to gain experience in public sector administration, organizational systems, project management, and operational planning. Interns will work under the supervision of district administrators and will support project-based initiatives designed to improve organizational efficiency and access to information.

This position is educational and project-based in nature and is not intended to replace or perform the regular duties of district clerical, administrative support, or bargaining unit employees.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the supervision of district administrators, interns may:

  • Assist with drafting and organizing procedures aligned with district policies and operational practices.
  • Support administrators in gathering stakeholder feedback and incorporating recommendations into procedural documents.
  • Create and organize templates, forms, checklists, flowcharts, and guidance materials for internal use.
  • Assist with organizing and structuring documents within district shared drives and internal information systems.
  • Review existing procedures and identify opportunities for improved organization and accessibility.
  • Support special projects related to operational efficiency, onboarding resources, and administrative systems.
  • Assist with the development of reference materials, process maps, and internal resource guides.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide administrative project support as assigned.
  • Conduct research related to educational, operational, or organizational best practices.
  • Prepare summaries, reports, and recommendations related to assigned projects.

Internship Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain experience in:

  • Public school administration
  • Project management
  • Organizational development
  • Process improvement
  • Policy implementation
  • Document design and management
  • Professional communication
  • Change management and organizational systems

Qualifications

  • Current college student, recent graduate, or graduate student preferred.
  • Strong written communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Interest in education, public administration, business administration, human resources, communications, organizational leadership, or related fields.

Terms of Employment

  • Temporary summer position.
  • Employment dates: June 22, 2026 - August 14, 2026
  • Reports to assigned district administrator.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Interns will not be assigned responsibility for payroll processing, reception coverage, scheduling, attendance tracking, purchasing functions, or other ongoing clerical duties regularly performed by bargaining unit employees

About the Company

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Amherst-Pelham Regional School District