Admissions Intern

Love What You Do and Why You Do It! 

Participate Learning is a force for good that connects teachers and students through global education programs to foster human understanding and create peace around the world. We offer purpose-driven, challenging work in a collaborative environment, a flexible and open culture.

What You’ll Do:

The Admissions Intern will report to the Admissions Team Lead and will support the Admissions department with administrative needs and any other task relevant to the selection process of our international teachers.  We are looking for an intern who is keen to learn about the international education arena and J-1 cultural exchange programs while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment.  

General administrative support:

• Creating and maintaining files

• Organizing the file room

• Preparing, receiving or sending mailings

• Data entry in Salesforce database

• Assisting different members of the Admissions team as needed

Admissions support:

• Reviewing and entering teachers’ application documents 

• Follow up with unresponsive applicants via email or telephone

• Interview video editing

• Responding to inquiries via email or telephone

• Diverse Licensure  tasks:  printing, scanning, compiling, alphabetizing documents.

• Reviewing applications submitted for program participation

• Editing content in the Admissions Community of Practice as required by Team Leads

   

Hours: 10-15 hours/week 

Location: Chapel Hill office 

Experience You Bring:

• Computer skills:  MS Office, Google docs/sheets, Excel, etc.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively in a team with high work ethic values.

• Spanish and/or Mandarin language skills are preferred to communicate with teachers.

About You: 

• Currently a Junior or Senior seeking a degree in Education, Global/International Studies, Languages or related major.

• Passionate about learning and welcoming people from all over the world, learning about their culture and sharing your own culture and experiences.

• An active listener and an effective communicator.

• Flexible with your time and energy and willing to expand beyond the day-to-day expectations of your work. (And the company reciprocates with flexibility!)

• Believe global education is for everyone!

• Eager to work in an organized and efficient way to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow directions in a face-paced environment. 

What You’ll Love About Us: 

Participate Learning is a B Corporation headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, that partners with K-12 schools and districts to provide cultural exchange teachers, global education, and language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin. As part of our B Corp commitment, one of the essential measures of the success of our business is the positive impact we make on our employees. Our work inspires everyone to be change agents, bringing more empathy and connection to the world.

Due to the nature of our work with teachers and schools, COVID-19 vaccine/booster is a requirement for new hires, however, the company will consider accommodations for disability and religious reasons.