Position Description: Under supervision of the First Steps Countdown to Kindergarten State Director, this internship provides support for the handling of multiple projects simultaneously. Duties include data entry, arranging for mailings, monitoring evaluation logistics, and marketing and outreach efforts. This position is located at 636 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assist with organizing communications to recruit school districts, elementary schools, and kindergarten teachers
• Develop and compile data spreadsheet of contact information of key Countdown stakeholders
• Arrange for assembling and mailing promotional products to stakeholders
• Support Countdown to Kindergarten evaluation with logistical considerations, such as tracking completion of tasks and contact information of regional associates
• Assist in collecting and organizing parent and teacher survey responses
• Assist in marketing and outreach activities (e.g. social media, direct mail, eligibility leads, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Countdown State Director
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
• A high school diploma and currently enrolled in an accredited higher education institution
• Strong Microsoft Office products skills, to include Excel spreadsheets
• Driven, hard-working and ability to take direction and multi-task
• Customer service skills to both internal and external customers
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills