Special Projects Intern

Position Type:
Internship/Special Projects Intern

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Danbury Board of Education Complex
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