2026-2027 Post-Baccalaureate Intern

2026-2027 Post-Baccalaureate Intern

The 2026-2027 post-baccalaureate intern will be a critical member of the Head of School's administrative team, providing high-level support for the Academy's strategic priorities. Working directly under the Chief of Staff, the intern will gain a "behind-the-scenes" look at the operations of a leading independent secondary school and provide support for the beginning stages of implementation of the long-range strategic plan. This is a 1-year entry-level position ideal for a college graduate seeking to build a foundation in education administration, institutional leadership, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage office workflows, coordinate high-priority communications, and support the daily operations of the Head of School's Office. Create and maintain a campus wide calendar.
• Project Coordination: Assist the Chief of Staff with the planning and execution of special projects, such as Board of Trustee meetings, faculty meetings, and campus-wide strategic initiatives.
• Research & Literature Reviews: Conduct research and synthesize literature on trends in secondary education, practices, and institutional policy to inform executive decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support outreach to faculty, students, parents, and alumni by coordinating logistics and preparing materials.
• Meeting Support: Help the Chief of Staff by preparing agendas, conducting analyses, and documenting outcomes for the Senior Administrative Council and other leadership groups.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree (completed by June 2026) in education, public policy, humanities, or a related field. Phillips Academy graduates preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word as well as TEAMS.
• Attributes: High degree of professionalism, discretion with confidential information, and a proactive "self-starter" mindset.
• Interest: A demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in educational leadership or administration.

Benefits

• This is a non exempt position eligible for medical, dental, and mental health benefits.
• Professional Development: Mentorship from senior leaders and opportunities for networking within the Academy and broader educational community.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.