School Health and Compliance Intern (Summer 2026)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

School Health and Compliance Intern

Job Summary
The School Health and Compliance Intern role is an integral part of the Operations/Health Team ensuring KIPP DC students are compliant with required school health regulations. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DCs mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1 2026 - July 31 2026) based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st 2026.

About KIPP DC

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.

About the team
The Health Team is a small but mighty group dedicated to ensuring that all families in Washington D.C. have access to high-quality school health services. We are passionate about providing excellent customer service to families and supporting them with daily health operations and processes. The team is collaborative close knit and prioritizes ensuring all students and families have a red-carpet customer experience the entire year.

About the Role
The School Health Intern will have the opportunity to learn about KIPP health process from start to finish. They will work closely with health suite staff and Compliance Managers to support health projects. The intern will have a peek into the experience of what it takes to be part of a childs village on their education journey. It is perfect for the detail-oriented person who wants to contribute to the behind the scenes work of what it takes to get schools fully compliant healthy and ready for children to learn. This is a non-exempt position and will report to the Director of School Support & Service.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.

Responsibilities

Immunization Compliance (40%)
- Analyze vaccinations records for clarity and accuracy
- Upload new records to the online PowerSchool system
- Outreach to immunization-non-compliant student families using text/call templates
- Document outreach in IZ Tracker

Health Records Analysis (30%)
- Work with health suite staff and Compliance Manager to identify expired or incomplete medical action plans (MAPs)
- Outreach to non-compliant families using text/call templates
- Document outreach in Student Medication Tracker
- Update Student Medication Tracker as needed
- Analyze and upload Universal Health Certificates to online portal

Outreach & Communications (25%)
- Outreach to non-compliant families using text/call templates
- Document outreach in health trackers
- Post fliers around campuses

Health & Wellness Events (5%)
- Assist with setup and breakdown
- health form documentation

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma and/or GED Equivalent
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
2 years of health project management customer service and data entry experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
Ability to stand frequently
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington DC.

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.

Benefits & Compensation

The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life.

Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3) giving you time to celebrate and recharge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Required Experience:

Intern

School Health and Compliance InternJob SummaryThe School Health and Compliance Intern role is an integral part of the Operations/Health Team ensuring KIPP DC students are compliant with required school health regulations. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contrib...