High School Leadership Program Intern

Title High School Leadership Program Intern Reports To Senior Manager, High School Leadership Program Location Hybrid – Remote and in-person in Washington, DC Duration June – August 2026 Position Summary The High School Leadership Program Intern will have the opportunity to affect major programmatic areas of the organization, including working in close partnership with CHCI staff responsible for the NextGen Latino Leadership Program. The NextGen Program is an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience designed for high school students from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The High School Leadership Program Intern will play a vital role in the planning, organization, and execution of the NextGen summer program, along with any additional events and initiatives. In addition, CHCI’s interns are exposed to networking, shadowing, and mentoring opportunities with Latino leaders, and receive ongoing professional development training from staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the onboarding process of selected participants, including the collection and organization of required documents. Work with the NextGen team and Communications team to develop a social media plan that highlights participants and program activities. Collaborate closely with the High School Leadership Program Senior Manager in the planning of logistics and execution of leadership development workshops. Participate fully in student events and activities during the program weeks (held June 7-13 and June 21-27). Create and transcribe pre-program evaluations and questionnaires. Prepare post-program reporting for sponsors, partners, and board members. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Programs team. This internship involves a range of tasks; some are administrative. The intern’s supervisor will work to align tasks and projects with the intern’s expressed interests, providing a well-rounded hands‑on experience and valuable professional skills. Qualifications Required Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with coworkers, alumni, and external constituents. Strong logistical, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written). Demonstrated passion for leadership development and advancing communities of color. Dependable, motivated, innovative, and able to function in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven work environment. Highly organized and detail‑oriented. High professional and ethical standards when handling confidential information. Flexible, has strong initiative, and is able to work independently. Thrives in a team environment to achieve institutional goals. Extensive experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva. Commitment to CHCI’s mission and values. Preferred Background in P‑20 education. Spanish language skills. Undergraduate student. Some database management background desirable. Equal Opportunity Employment CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, belief or spirituality, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, matriculation, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, personal appearance, political affiliation, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.