Summer Operations Internship: Education Startup, NYC
Job Description
About NORY
At NORY, we design learning journeys where every child in NYC and Boston becomes a risk-taking entrepreneur, inquisitive problem-solver, and empathetic leader. As the largest STEM camp provider in NYC with over 4,000 campers annually, we are the Disney World of STEM education—where each learning experience is magical, impactful, and memorable.
To learn more about our mission and see our camps in action, check out:
Instagram: bit.ly/noryi
LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink
Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1
Position Overview: Summer Operations Intern
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial individual to gain hands-on experience and grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment. As our Summer Operations Intern, you will support day-to-day camp operations by assisting with staffing, logistics, and core administrative tasks at our headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.
You will be an integral part of our team, helping ensure a smooth, organized, and joyful camp experience for thousands of children. Your problem-solving mindset and ability to take initiative will make you the go-to resource when team members need support.
Position Details:
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Location: New York, NY (Midtown HQ — 100% In-Person)
Timeline: Summer Seasonal
Why This Role Rocks
Make an Impact: NORY embodies the true startup spirit. Your suggestions and insights will be heard, valued, and directly implemented.
Accelerated Learning: Work directly alongside leadership across multiple departments in a highly collaborative environment.
Career Development: Gain tangible, resume-building experience in real-world operations, corporate administration, and education technology.
Mission-Driven Work: Play a meaningful role in nurturing thousands of children through innovative STEM education.
What You’ll Learn & Master:
Supply chain and inventory management for large-scale educational programs.
Centralized staff management and scheduling systems.
Administrative workflows within a fast-growing company.
High-level educational program management and site implementation.
The cultivation of an exceptionally positive, excellence-driven team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Staffing Support: Assist the central operations team with camp material organization, inventory counts, and seasonal staffing management.
Administrative Administration: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including maintaining calendars, scheduling cross-departmental meetings, conducting operational research, and tracking office inventory supplies.
Reporting & Data Entry: Assist with creating performance reports, managing camp registrations, drafting seasonal contracts, and crafting professional external correspondence.
Who We Are Looking For
Organized System-Builder: You are detail-oriented with a natural knack for creating order and designing clear tracking processes.
Prioritization Expert: You manage time exceptionally well and can balance multiple operational priorities without losing focus.
High-Agency Thinker: You proactively solve problems by analyzing root causes and executing pragmatic, real-time solutions.
Self-Starter: You regularly anticipate team needs and step in to offer solutions before being asked.
Team Player: You have strong leadership potential, a stellar work ethic, and a background that aligns with NORY’s vision. (Prior passion for education or experience working with children is highly preferred).
Live Our Vision: Our 'Ways of Being'
We look for interns who don't just match a skill set, but who deeply resonate with our core culture. At NORY, our daily decisions are guided by our 'Ways of Being':
Purpose-Driven: We are intentional in our actions, always leading with "why" to cultivate intrinsic motivation.
Solution-Oriented: We challenge ourselves to figure out how to make something work before questioning if it is possible.
Data-Informed: Our strategic choices and assessments are grounded in logic and empirical data.
Accountable: We practice personal discipline and take full ownership of our outcomes.
Growth-Minded: We actively seek out feedback and embrace diverse perspectives to continually evolve.
Root-Cause Solvers: We reject superficial fixes, choosing instead to analyze and solve problems with sustainable, scalable solutions.
Unifiers: We foster a loving, collaborative team culture rooted in genuine empathy and compassion.
Explore our full 'Ways of Being' ethos at www.nory.co/value.
Application Requirements
To apply, please email your application directly to [email protected] with the exact subject line: "Summer NORY Internship Application - [Your Name]".
Your application must include your Resume and a Cover Letter. In your cover letter, you must include the following two items:
A specific, real-world example showcasing your entrepreneurial spirit and a proven "get-things-done" mentality.
Your ranked preference (from 1 to 3) of these core work areas, along with a brief explanation of why:
Material and Supply Chain Management
Staffing Management
General Administrative Support across Multiple Departments
Equal Opportunity Employer NORY, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.