Business Office Intern

POSITION VACANCY: Business Office Intern

PROGRAM: South Coast Educational Collaborative   

LOCATION:  Swansea, MA

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  June 1 through August 31, 2026                             

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Jennifer Bouchard, Director of Finance

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled.

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.

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 is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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 looking at job posting sites (LinkedIn, SchoolSpring, 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.
• Other duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• 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.

SALARY:  $20 per hour for thirty five (35) per week.