Summer Events Intern

Love working with kids? Want a FUN, hands-on summer where you make a real difference?
Join Waterford Upstart as a Summer Events Intern!

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 Events Intern, you’ll help bring our mission to life by creating meaningful moments for families and powering program growth across Utah.

What You’ll Do

• Train with our team in Taylorsville before heading out to run events
   
• Host End-of-Year Celebration Events for children completing the program
   
• Host Family Orientation Events for new participants, presenting program information to caregivers and proctoring a computer assessment with the children
   
• Assist with recruiting new children to enroll in the program
   
• Participate in cross-team and events team projects
   
• Travel to various locations throughout Utah to host events (with occasional overnight stays)
   
• Maintain professional, welcoming interactions with caregivers, children, and partners
   
• Provide excellent 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
   
• A few overnight trips during the summer event season
   
• Limited time off from Monday - Thursday due to events
   
• This internship is from June 1 – August 27
   
• Personal transportation is required to travel daily to the Taylorsville office; transportation to event sites is provided from there
   

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
   
• Enjoy working with young children and feel confident engaging them
   
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
   
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods (bending, stooping, reaching required)
   
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable following detailed, computer-based processes
   
• Able to work a varied schedule based on event locations
   
• 2+ years of customer service, events, or similar experience preferred
   
• Spanish fluency is a plus (especially the ability to present in Spanish)
   
• Current college students may pursue internship credit with university approval
   

Perks & Benefits

• $100 bonus after the first six weeks
   
• Free lunch on event days
   
• Gain hands-on experience in event planning and nonprofit operations
   
• Work with an amazing team
   
• Make a tangible impact on children’s education and family experiences
   
• Fun, fast-paced summer with travel and team-building opportunities

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 at Waterford.org
Waterford.org team members are located across the United States and primarily work from home. We anticipate that this full-time, hourly position will pay $18.00 per hour.

Waterford.org Employee Growth & Applications
At Waterford.org, 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.

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