Summer Administrative Assistant

Want a FUN, fast-paced summer where you gain real-world experience and make a meaningful impact?
Join Waterford Upstart as a Summer Administrative Assistant!

Waterford Upstart provides four-year-old children with access to high-quality early education at no cost to families. Our program includes personalized coaching, adaptive learning software, and technology support. As a Summer Administrative Assistant, you'll be the behind-the-scenes engine that keeps our summer events running smoothly for families, interns, and staff.
What You'll Do

• Prepare and organize materials for all summer events (name tags, admin sheets, itineraries, tracking documents)
• Print, assemble, and package event materials for traveling teams
• Confirm event locations, staff schedules, and travel plans
• Create and update itineraries for traveling teams
• Monitor and respond to the Event Help chat
• Serve as the main point of contact between Events Interns and the Events Coordinator
• Prepare and ship equipment to families
• Occasionally step in to support event days when needed
• Support cross-team projects and general administrative tasks
• Provide excellent internal customer service while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion

What to Expect

• Monday-Thursday schedule, varies from 35 - 40 hours/week
• Pay for this position is $18/hour
• This internship is from June 1 - August 27
• Personal transportation required to travel daily to the Taylorsville office
• Detail-oriented work with repetitive tasks
• Some physical work (lifting, organizing, preparing shipments)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of customer service, events, or administrative experience preferred
• Comfortable with computers and following detailed, process-driven tasks
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Able to prioritize tasks and handle last-minute requests
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and stand for long periods
• Willing to drive a 15-passenger work van for deliveries and pickups
• Able to do repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Current college students may pursue internship credit with university approval

Perks & Benefits

• $100 bonus after the first six weeks
• Internship credit available
• Eligible for Waterford's 403(b) with 5% match
• Build valuable experience in nonprofit operations, logistics, and event support
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Make a real difference for families and young learners

About Waterford.org
Waterford.org provides PreK through 2nd grade reading, math, and science programs that children can use wherever they learn. Our programs help children reach critical milestones by 3rd grade, laying the foundation for their future success. Waterford.org serves over 200,000 children across 42 states every year.

Working
We anticipate this full time, hourly position will pay $18.00 per hour.

Waterford.org Employee Growth & Applications
, we truly believe in the boundless potential of our team members and their continuous growth and development. We are dedicated to encouraging a culture that nurtures talent from within, which is why we prioritize internal applicants for all job postings. External candidates may experience a delay in being contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Waterford is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Waterford is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.