Intern/Tutor CoordinatorAt — School on Wheels

Opportunity Summary 

Based on the mission and operations of School on Wheels, here is a draft for your Academic Internship request. I have tailored these responses to the "Intern/Tutor Coordinator" role indicated in your form. Opportunity Summary School on Wheels is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for K-12 students experiencing homelessness in Southern California. As an Intern/Tutor Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the "digital divide" and educational gaps for these vulnerable students. Your mission is to recruit, train, and support volunteer tutors who provide consistent, one-on-one mentorship and academic assistance. You will work behind the scenes to ensure students in shelters, motels, and vehicles receive the laptops, school supplies, and high-quality tutoring they need to thrive despite the trauma of housing instability.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Trauma-Informed Advocacy: How to apply trauma-informed educational strategies to support students facing extreme stress and housing instability. Program Management: The ability to coordinate volunteer-student matches, track educational progress via assessments, and manage complex logistics within a non-profit framework. Stakeholder Communication: How to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse groups, including families in crisis, shelter staff, and community partners. Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using tools like Salesforce to track student impact, attendance, and learning growth.

Opportunity Training 

There will be an introductory training, that is 2 hours. and then a 1 hour training on ho to use our software used to tutor the students.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Sessions are digital so there are no safety risks for the tutors.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
Remote
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
50hours per academic year
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing