Program Operations Student Intern, STI, SPS Students , Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA SY

Program Operations Student Intern, STI, Salem High School [SPS STUDENTS only], Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

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Job : 5920316

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

High School Intern
- Program Operations Student Intern, STI, Salem High School [SPS STUDENTS only], Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Job Type: Part-time, grant-funded

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan, core priorities, and the SPS portrait of a graduate on our website at https://salemk
12.org/ .

Grant Funder:
Comm Corp Career Technical Initiative

Salem High School is the recipient of the Career Technical Initiative grant from Commonwealth Corporation, on behalf of the Governor Healey Administration and the Workforce Skills Cabinet, in 2021, which aims to build a skilled workforce in the trades through third-shift programs. This initiative seeks to address the persistent need for skilled labor in construction, trades, and manufacturing. Commonwealth Corporation administers these funds in hopes of eliminating the skills gap facing employers by providing opportunities for youth and adults to retrain for skilled occupations, as well as by transforming vocational high schools into Career Technical Institutes that operate three shifts a day to bring more high school students and adults into the program.

As part of a multi-year strategy, CTI plans to train 20,000 new skilled workers in key trades and technical jobs. Among the grants approved by the Workforce Skills Cabinet in 2021, 35 new career pathway programs and 22 expansions at 10 vocational-technical schools will provide training and job placement for more than 800 adults.

Position Summary:

Salem Technical Institute (STI), the adult education division of Salem High School and Salem Public Schools, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CTE Program Intern to support the smooth daily operations of our evening adult education programs. This part-time, grant-funded role is ideal for a current CTE senior or a recent graduate interested in workforce development, education, or nonprofit management.

The Program Operations Intern will work closely with the STI Director of Workforce Development, Director of Operations, and instructors to support program execution and logistics. This includes assisting with classroom readiness, resource distribution, student check-in, light administrative support, and real-time troubleshooting during class sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist adult learners and instructors upon arrival
• Support classroom setup and organization of instructional materials
• Help monitor attendance and assist with student check-in/check-out procedures
• Communicate promptly with instructors and program leadership regarding student or classroom needs
• Assist with light administrative tasks, such as organizing paperwork, maintaining supplies, or distributing forms
• Serve as a runner to deliver…