Operations Assistant (Summer 2026)
About The Position
As the Operations Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of our Middle School Summer program at one of our two Manhattan sites. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will oversee the logistical and operational components of the program, ensuring that all aspects run efficiently to support a high-quality experience for students, Teaching Fellows, and staff. Your responsibilities will include managing daily program logistics, coordinating supplies and materials, and troubleshooting any operational challenges that arise. You will work closely with the Program Manager, Teaching Fellows, Program Assistant, and Instructional Coaches to maintain a structured, organized, and student-centered environment. Additionally, you will help implement key systems to support program efficiency, such as attendance tracking, classroom setup, and scheduling coordination. Your leadership in operational planning and execution will be essential in fostering a well-organized and engaging summer experience. By proactively addressing logistical needs and collaborating with the program team, you will ensure that students and staff can focus on meaningful learning and growth throughout the summer.
Requirements
- Can demonstrate experience and results with similar responsibilities to those listed above
- Seeks experience working in the non-profit sector or wants to seek out career opportunities in non-profit coordinating upon graduation
- Is passionate about forming relationships with students and their families
- Is a current undergraduate or graduate student
- Can commit to the entire Summer 2026 term (June 22nd – August 14th)
- Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), and Google Drive, and comfortable learning new systems
- Demonstrates commitment to in BTNY’s Core Values
Responsibilities
- Overseeing logistics and operations for our Summer Program and Evaluation Week
- Conducting weekly check-ins with your Program Manager
- Managing the success of one high school aged Program Assistant
- Supervision of attendance tracking, meal setup and delivery, online collections systems, and other student support processes
- Co-managing site inventory and supply ordering with the support of the Program Assistant
- Assisting in site maintenance (lunch clean up, supply storage, site safety)
- Supporting Teaching Fellows in planning weekly special events on or off-site (Career Day, Spirit Olympics, etc.)
- Being a role model at all times, which includes showing up and contributing to the culture and spirit of the site, encouraging and supporting students and teaching fellows, building solid relationships with all members of the BTNY community, etc.
- Co-leading in building site spirit and culture, including leading announcements, chants, and cheers, organizing College Knowledge and Word of the Day, documenting the summer through pictures/video etc.
- Other duties based on the BTNY site at which you are assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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