Intern / Executive Assistant

Position description

Teach For India is on a journey to reach an India free of poverty and filled with love by ending educational inequity in our country. Fifteen years into our journey we are a movement of ~5000+ Alumni working at all levels of the education system, who are reaching 1 in 10 children across the country. These Alumni have graduated from our two-year Fellowship Program where they taught in under-resourced classrooms to put ~33,500 low-income children on a different life path. Today, we have ~1000 Fellows and are the largest pipeline of driven, skilled talent into the educational ecosystem in India. Over 16,000 Teach For India students have appeared for the 10th grade board examinations till date, with an impressive 95% pass rate across cities as of November 2024.

In 2022, we embarked on Phase 4, our fourth strategic phase. We have a bold and ambitious ten-year journey ahead of us that aims to grow 50,000 leaders, who will work collectively, and with love, to transform the lives of 1 in 10 low-income children in our regions, through an education that unleashes the potential of self, others and India. In this decade, five key priorities will lead us to this vision.

• Strengthen our core Fellowship to build strong teacher leaders who provide an excellent and equitable education to our children and continue to do so beyond the Fellowship
• Scale our impact by strategically introducing additional Fellowships as alternative pathways for leadership development
• Match the Alumni of our programs at an intersection of their interests and the needs of the system and our children
• Advocate for key issues that impact educational equity, and engage 3.5% of the population in the movement for educational equity
• Act collectively with our Alumni to learn about and address key issues in our regions.

Our work will only be completed when we have built a movement of leaders that is large enough to ensure that every child in India attains an excellent education.

We pride ourselves as being a passionate, idealistic, mission-driven team of individuals. We’re committed to learning and excellence in our roles, and to being deeply rooted in our core values.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented Intern / Executive Assistant to provide direct administrative, operational, and coordination support to the City Director and Senior Program Manager. This role requires initiative, exceptional multitasking skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a strong communicator, and can anticipate needs to ensure smooth functioning of leadership schedules and priorities.

Team Overview

The Delhi City Operations is currently in its fifteenth year of operations. We currently have 34 Staff in the Delhi City Operations team at Teach For India and 320 Fellows in 60+ schools directly impacting 286 classrooms and 8000 plus students; with nearly 1400 Alumni who have graduated from the Fellowship. The team works towards furthering Teach For India’s short-term theory of change in Delhi and the surrounding regions by getting committed individuals to dedicate 2 years to help us achieve our vision of “One Day all children will attain an excellent education”. The team also works towards creating committed and connected stakeholders to further Teach For India’s mission of building a movement of leaders to eliminate educational inequity.

Responsibilities

1. Executive & Administrative Support

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, ensuring optimal scheduling and minimal conflicts.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Draft, review, and edit emails, presentations, and other documents for leadership.

2. Project Coordination & Tracking

• Support ongoing strategic and operational projects led by the City Director and Senior Program Manager.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-ups to ensure progress against plans.
• Assist with compiling reports, data, and updates for leadership meetings.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders on behalf of leadership.
• Ensure prompt and professional responses to queries and requests.

4. Operational & Event Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.

5. Research & Analysis

• Conduct research to support decision-making, strategy development, and special projects.
• Prepare summaries, briefs, and presentations for leadership review.

Competencies and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous with schedules, documents, and follow-ups.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to anticipate needs and address them before they arise.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or pursuing) in any discipline.
• Prior internship or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Applications will be received until this position is filled.

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