People Operations Intern

Zeta Summer Internship Program

Are you interested in learning what it takes to launch a new school year, and work alongside a passionate, mission-oriented team? As a part of our Zeta Summer Internship Program, you will gain invaluable insight into schooling by supporting our schools and staff in preparation for the launch of the 2026-27 school year.

About the Internship

Zeta Summer Interns will have a strong work ethic, be extremely dependable, and be able to manage multiple tasks at once in a strategic, organized way. You will work with and learn from a team of mission-driven, high-achieving, passionate colleagues to help Zeta succeed in its mission to build and sustain high-performing schools that forge thriving communities of lifelong learners, problem solvers, and innovators.

This internship offers the unique opportunity to learn about various aspects of preparing for a new school year, with a focus on one key functional area. You will get the chance to work with and shadow colleagues who have experience in various careers including teaching, school administration and leadership, operations, consulting, finance, etc.

Responsibilities

As a Summer Intern, you will work side-by-side with our People Operations team to organize and prepare Zeta for the 2026-27 school year. Kickstart your career in People Operations by: 

• Streamlining the experience for new hires by developing communication templates and tracking key steps so employees arrive prepared and ready to begin their roles.
• Supporting onboarding operations by tracking communications, deliverables, and materials across key systems to keep the onboarding process organized and running smoothly
• Helping execute our largest onboarding event of the year by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and supporting a welcoming and organized experience for new Zeta team members
• Gaining exposure to the core systems used by our team, supporting reporting, tracking key metrics, and maintaining accurate employee records

Qualifications

• Strong data skills, including comfort with Google Sheets, basic/advanced formulas, data imports and exports, and building reports
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and core values of Zeta Charter Schools
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving mentality and attention to detail
• Desire to work tirelessly and collaboratively in order to ensure our schools are 100% ready for staff and students heading into the 2026-27 school year

Logistics and Compensation

• This internship follows a hybrid schedule. The internship duration is 10 weeks long, from June 8th, 2026 through August 14th, 2026. Interns can expect to work 8 hours a day, from around 9:00am - 5:00pm. You will work remotely for the majority of the internship, with an in-person presence required from Monday, July 27th through August 7th during our onboarding events. Exact hours and location during these weeks will be determined closer to the start of the internship and in close coordination with your Manager.
• We are accepting applications from college students for this position, with a preference for current Seniors.
• Compensation for this position is $17.00 an hour.

About Zeta

At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.

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Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).