S.T..R. Student Internship - Communication & Community Engagement

S.T.A.R. Student Internship - Communication & Community Engagement

Suffolk Public Schools Operations Center – Suffolk, Virginia (Open in Google Maps)

Position: S.P.S. S.T.A.R. Student Internship Administrative Assistant – Communication & Community Engagement

Job : 5669469

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.20 per hour

Employment Status: Non-exempt

Performs entry‑level to intermediate clerical and administrative support tasks. Assists with a variety of office, communication, and organizational duties while gaining hands‑on workplace skills. Works under supervision of a coordinator, mentor, or department director with ongoing guidance and feedback. The role emphasizes skill development in communication, organization, technology, and professionalism. Duties may involve sedentary and light physical activities, use of standard office equipment, and participation in meetings, events, and collaborative tasks.

• Assist in planning and executing community events such as career fairs, open houses, and recognition ceremonies.
• Capture photos and videos of school activities for promotional use.
• Support social media content creation, scheduling, and analytics tracking.
• Help design flyers, brochures, and digital marketing materials.
• Maintain databases of community partners, volunteers, and event participants.
• Respond to community inquiries and provide accurate information about programs and services.
• Assist with internal communications to ensure staff are informed of initiatives and updates.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions.
• Support branding and messaging consistency across all communication platforms.
• Collect and analyze feedback from stakeholders to improve outreach efforts.
• Promote student achievements, staff recognition, and school highlights.
• Assist with website updates and ensure accessibility of information.

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and secretarial techniques; business English, spelling, and arithmetic; agency programs and policies. Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate, make arithmetical calculations, meet the public effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and follow oral and written instructions.

High‑school graduation or equivalent experience. Supplementary courses in typing and clerical/secretarial work are preferred.

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

• Administrative Support
• Business Information Management
• General Management
• Human Resources Management
• Operations Management
• Information Support and Services
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: 757‑925‑6758