Business Office Intern

Business Office Intern

South Coast Educational Collaborative, Swansea, Massachusetts.

Job : 5701620

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: June 1, 2026

Summary: The South Coast Educational Collaborative is looking for a driven intern to join our Business Office team in Swansea, MA. In this internship, you will work in a fast‑paced environment gaining hands‑on experience in core Administrative, Finance, and Human Resource functions including but not limited to:

• Administrative Support:
  Handling, filing, and managing documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining records both financial and human resources.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Creating databases, benefit administration, tracking invoices, and producing reports.
• Operations Support:
  Assisting with projects.
• Communication:
  Assisting the Business Office Team.

This internship is designed to provide practical experience in a professional business environment while contributing to meaningful collaborative initiatives.

• Ability to work as a productive member of the instructional team to maximize student outcomes.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Business Office Team to complete general administrative tasks.
• Actively look at job posting sites (Linked In, School Spring, Indeed).
• Assist with industry related tasks.
• Assist with keeping files up to date within the collaborative.
• Actively engage with others throughout the office.
• General administrative tasks for the firm’s executive leadership to support daily operations.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining FMLA documentation and employee leave records.
• Help update and organize benefit resources.
• Coordinate scheduling and communications for wellness programs and activities.
• Draft and distribute employee wellness emails, newsletters, and pop‑up reminders.
• Track participation and feedback from wellness initiatives to measure engagement and impact.
• Capture photos, attendance, and feedback for event summaries and reports.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Business Office Team, including filing, data entry.
• Develop positive relationships with employees and students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as required.

• Participation in mentoring/training sessions across Collaborative programs.
• Opportunities for job mobility: on‑going career counseling; training opportunities; degree/ licensure programs; other professional development opportunities.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current.
• Certification in CPI within 30 days of hire and commitment to keep certification current.

South Coast Educational Collaborative

Swansea, MA

June 1 through August 31, 2026

Jennifer Bouchard, Director of Finance

Position Type: Summer

Salary: $20 per hour for thirty‑five (35) hours per week.

• Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to seven (7) hours per day, Monday through Friday.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good project management and time management skills.
• Responsible, self‑motivated, and proactive personality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a can‑do attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of a changing student population.
• Ability to lift 39 pounds independently.
• Take and pass the online Ethics training and exam.
• Three references or two letters of recommendation are required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.