McIntosh Area School Library/Administrative Internship
McIntosh Area School seeks a transitioning service member for a 26-week Administrative Assistant position beginning May 30, 2026. This hands-on training opportunity combines charter school operations with library development in a small school environment serving VPK-5th grade students in rural Florida.Participants will establish our school library system from the ground up while gaining comprehensive exposure to educational administration, compliance, enrollment management, budget coordination, and community engagement. This dual-focus role provides 40 hours per week of practical experience in nonprofit management, project leadership, and customer service within an educational setting.Training progresses through four phases: orientation and foundational skills (Weeks 1-4), library development and administrative skill-building (Weeks 5-12), independent operations and advanced responsibilities (Weeks 13-22), and completion with transition preparation (Weeks 23-26). Participants receive direct mentorship from school leadership, demonstrating mastery through a standardized evaluation rubric.Strong candidates possess organizational skills, self-motivation, and comfort working with children and families. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate documenting 1,040 training hours, a detailed letter of recommendation, and potential consideration for continued employment. This program offers transferable experience applicable to careers in education, library services, nonprofit management, or business administration.