Project Manager: The Newark Project® Intern

Job Description:

· The Newark Project® is one of our initiatives that follows low-income, minority, and underserved (LIMU) students in Newark, NJ, and equips them to be ready for college. Will be responsible for tracking, managing, and reporting day-to-day, weekly, and monthly tasks that ensure the success and sustainability of The Newark Project® program. They will interact with the donors and students of the program, as well as other disciplines and functions within POWER to find opportunities for improvement. Will also assist with project documentation, including but not limited to process guides, protocol documents, and presentations, among other duties as assigned by managers.

As a Project Lead, you will have:

· Currently enrolled and working towards a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

· Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.

· Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers in a cross-functional environment.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to focus on the work at hand during stressful situations and times when there are multiple priorities.

· Punctuality and good attendance required