Summer Program Fellow (Middle School)
Breakthrough Central Texas
Location
Austin, Texas
Salary
$3,700 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Summer Program Fellow will manage the busy summer school office by handling attendance entry, greeting visitors, answering phones, and organizing supplies. They will also support students and families, coach volunteers, and complete various clerical and coordination tasks.
Requirements summary
Mandatory Spanish bilingualism is required, along with the ability to work collaboratively and independently while demonstrating strong initiative and commitment to the organization's mission. Candidates must possess excellent communication, customer service skills, high organization, and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Job description
ABOUT THE SUMMER OFFICE MANAGER ROLE Breakthrough Central Texas seeks talented and enthusiastic summer office managers who will provide full-time coverage for busy summer schools at Breakthrough summer sites in Austin, Manor ISD and Del Valle ISD. Summer office manager positions are temporary staff, working Monday through Friday over 9 weeks.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Breakthrough’s busy summer school office (entering attendance, greeting visitors, answering/routing phone calls, organizing supplies, etc.) Support students and families by sharing information Coach and supervise student and adult volunteers Enter information into a database and prepare reports Coordinate and complete clerical tasks (word processing, organizing materials, communicating with program staff, etc.) Manage daily attendance and communication with families Support student field trip logistics Communicate well verbally and in writing with staff, parents, students, teachers and volunteers Solve routine problems Support special projects/events as needed Assist in collecting information to prepare and plan for upcoming school year Act as liaison for the Development Team and Operations Team Work under the direction and of supervision of the Operations Coordinator and Summer Directors and attend weekly check-in meetings(as asked)
Qualifications
Spanish bilingual mandatory Ability to work with and motivate a broad spectrum of people (ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, professional, and generational); ability to advocate effectively while maintaining positive working relationships Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team effort and independently with minimal supervision Willingness and ability to take initiative as appropriate Strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to absorb new information quickly Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and deliver commitments in a timely manner Talent for generating sensible, practical solutions to problems Disciplined, strong work ethic Strong desire to learn and grow professionally Savvy with technology and expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Desired but not mandatory to be a current student or have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university
PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS June 1, 2026-July 31, 2026 University of Texas, locations on campus to be determined Manor ISD, Middle School Location in MISD TBD St. Andrew’s Upper School, 5901 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735 Del Valle ISD, Middle School Location in DVISD TBD
COMPENSATION $3,700 paid over fours (4) installments Education Award - $1,565.08 Bus Monitor Stipend - $150 a week *University of Texas and St. Andrews Upper School only
Breakthrough Central Texas is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its applicants, staff members, and families, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.