Program Operations Intern, Washington, D.C. metropolitan area

Title: Program Operations Intern, Washington, D.C. metropolitan areaReports To: Regional Director, National Capital RegionLocation: Hybrid, Must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area BackgroundThe Community Security Service (CSS) is the leading organization for training American Jewish volunteers to protect their communities. Our mission: Protect Jewish Life and the Jewish Way of Life. Position OverviewSupport regional operations across the National Capital Region.

Assist in coordinating and administering CSS training programs, volunteer activities, synagogue programming, and community events. Hands-on role combining administrative/project support with opportunities to assist at trainings and events. Candidates should be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Flexibility for evening/weekend activities is important. Responsibilities- Regional Program & Administrative Support: Coordinate trainings, meetings, volunteer activities, and events; support participant communications, registration tracking, materials preparation, and logistics; maintain records, spreadsheets, databases, calendars, and documentation; prepare forms, templates, participant lists, training materials, and other resources; organize regional files; provide general admin/project support; assist with special projects.- Training & On-Site Support: Assist with training-site setup/breakdown; set up tables, chairs, registration, signage, and materials; check participants in and support attendance tracking; assist trainers and staff before/during/after training; prepare/organize materials; ensure training spaces are ready; support occasional evening/weekend trainings across the DC metro area.- CSS Events — Events Support: Track incoming requests and maintain the regional events pipeline; maintain regional events calendar; create/organize electronic event folders; prepare intake materials for staff meetings with partners; draft/track event agreements and follow up; support preparation of security-planning templates and documentation; create/maintain volunteer sign-up and deployment forms; assist with post-event closeout (docs, photos, updates); support proactive outreach and planning for recurring/upcoming events. Qualifications- Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program, or recent college graduate.- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, follow-through.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.- Comfort with spreadsheets, calendars, shared documents, and online forms.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.- Professionalism with volunteers, community members, partner organizations, and staff.- Discretion with operational/sensitive information.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a regional team.- Willingness to handle both administrative work and hands-on logistics.- Interest in nonprofit operations, community engagement, security, emergency management, event management, Jewish communal service, or related field.

Other Considerations- Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.- Hybrid work: remote administrative work plus periodic in-person activities throughout the National Capital Region.- Approx. 10 hours/week for at least three months.- Some evening/weekend availability required.- Must be able to travel independently throughout the DC metro area.- Ability to assist with basic event setup (moving materials, setting up tables/chairs) preferred.