Executive Director Intern

Executive Director Intern

Romero Academies seeks a mission-driven, results and detail-oriented person to serve as an intern to assist the Executive Director.  This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in learning about the inner workings of a school network or non-profit. 

About Romero Academy Network

Romero Academies is an independent Catholic elementary school management organization based in Cincinnati, OH. Currently, the non-profit manages two PK - 8th grade schools – Resurrection School in Price Hill and Annunciation School in Clifton. Inspired by the words of St. Oscar Romero, our students will “aspire not to have more, but to be more,” and develop the virtue, knowledge, and academic skills necessary to thrive in a selective college preparatory high school, college, and beyond. In addition to investing in the students and facility, Romero Academies invests in its staff both via weekly check-ins, frequent professional development, and competitive compensation. For more information, you can visit our website at romeroacademies.org.

Position Overview

The Executive Director intern will work closely with the ED to support all aspects of the organization, including expansion to future schools.  This includes, but is not limited to, support administrative systems and routines, organizing and sharing information with stakeholders, and supporting financial management and state compliance.  The intern will accompany the Executive Director or meetings and events as appropriate to gain a deeper understanding of her role and responsibilities. 

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who wants to learn about education from the district level and gain a better understanding of a start-up school environment. The candidate should be detail oriented, eager to learn, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.  This is an unpaid training opportunity designed to encourage personal and professional development while learning about a startup environment. 

This commitment is for 12 hours per week. Hours and duration are flexible. The position will be required to be in person in our Cincinnati offices. 

Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Executive Director, including helping with email and calendar management
• Assist with the administration of board relations
• Collaborate on special projects and initiatives, such as teacher hiring, website updates, and social media posts 
• Facilitate effective communication between Executive Director and internal and external stakeholders

• Manage logistics for special events
• Take notes at various meetings

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

• You have unquestioned integrity and commitment to Romero’s mission and values.
• You have a strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence.
• You take personal responsibility, and you have an unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday.

The ideal candidate will bring experience and skills in the following areas:

• Strong project and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Team player with strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and relationship building skills.
• Proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Office (especially spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations) and other digital tools to manage data and logistics. 
• Desire to continuously learn, incorporate feedback, and grow as a professional.

Pay for this position will be in the form of services and development, which may include:

• Mentorship from Romero executive team
• Free coaching and professional advising sessions
• Networking opportunities
• Priority consideration for full-time roles

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

Romero Academies provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.