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Summer Provider Relations Intern

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides services to families, children, and childcare providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. 

ELC seeks dynamic students who want hands-on internship experience to support the organization.

Important Facts: 

  • Internship positions are scheduled for at least 12 hours per week and the ELC is flexible with scheduling intern hours around class schedules
  • This position will receive a stipend

Criminal background screening is required and ELC participates in the E-Verify system 

Qualifications: 

  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level classification in Education or Human Service or related field
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • The candidate should have strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a team player, be detail-oriented, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously 
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Duties:

  • Assist with the management of provider eligibility, enrollment, and maintenance within the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs
  • Provide both remote and on-site technical assistance to providers catering to SR & VPK children
  • Ensure timely completion of annual Provider Profiles
  • Assist with the recruitment of new providers
  • Assist with the management of provider relations emails and phone calls
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

This opportunity is ideal for students across various fields, offering a chance to hone essential skills such as customer service, teamwork, communication, and organization.

Supervisor: Provider Relations Manager

To apply, email your cover letter and resume, specifying the “Provider Relations Intern” position in the subject line of the email, to HR@elcbigbend.org.

Division of Early Learning
Florida VPK