Special Projects Intern

Special Projects Intern

Position Type:

Internship/Special Projects Intern

Date Posted:

3/3/2026

Location:

Danbury Board of Education Complex

 Additional Information:
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Office of the Superintendent

Position Overview

The Special Projects Intern supports the Office of the Superintendent by assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of high-priority district initiatives and strategic projects. This role plays a key part in advancing the Superintendent's priorities by organizing stakeholders, managing timelines, and supporting effective communication and engagement efforts.

The intern will work closely with the Superintendent and executive-level staff, gaining hands-on experience in project management, cross-functional collaboration, data organization, and stakeholder engagement within a public school district setting.

This is a non-benefited, part-time grant-funded position that is project based in nature. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding and need.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support special projects assigned by the Superintendent, ensuring alignment with district goals and strategic priorities

* Assist with the coordination of ad hoc committees by organizing participants, following up on assigned tasks, preparing materials, note taking, and tracking follow-up actions

* Collect, organize, and analyze data to inform communications, stakeholder engagement efforts, and decision-making processes

* Develop clear and professional written materials including summaries, briefing documents, presentations, reports, and stakeholder updates

* Support community engagement initiatives by assisting with logistics, materials preparation, and stakeholder outreach

* Collaborate with executive staff, central office departments, and school-based personnel to ensure coordination and follow-through on district initiatives

* Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

* Perform additional project-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Required Qualifications

* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to clarity, organization, and audience

* Demonstrated technological proficiency and comfort working across collaborative platforms and project management tools

* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

* Experience organizing information, tracking progress, and maintaining detailed documentation

* Ability to think strategically, problem-solve proactively, and execute efficiently

* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, executive-level office environment

Confidentiality & Professional Expectations

* This position requires strict adherence to confidentiality, as the intern will work closely with the Superintendent and the executive leadership team

* The intern must exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when exposed to sensitive district information, initiatives, and decision-making processes

Work Schedule & Availability

* Must be available between 5-15 hours per week during regular business hours. Flexible schedule, with hybrid work encouraged.

* Must have flexibility for occasional evening commitments, such as Board of Education meetings, community forums, or district events.

Preferred Background

* Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing public administration, education, communications, organizational leadership, business,political science or a related field.

* Demonstrated interest in public education, strategic planning, or public sector leadership

Additional Information

Non-benefited, grant-funded internship position, ad hoc work work flow as special projects emerge

Hourly rate: $24.00 hr