Internship Opportunity
Junior High Program Intern
York, IL
Division:
Outreach York
Outreach York is a multi-purpose community resource center serving Villa Park residents. Programs include after-school and summer programs for children and youth in 1st – 8th grades, supportive wrap-around services for program families, and community organizing.
Program:
Junior High After-School Program
The after-school program for students in 6th – 8th grade offers educational support, teaches practical life skills, and offers other recreational and extracurricular activities intended to provide opportunities for students to engage in positive interactions and develop self-confidence and other pro-social skills. Students also participate in leadership and service opportunities.
Learning Opportunities:
The intern will work consistently alongside program staff in the program’s daily activities. Responsibilities include tutoring in various subjects, developing relationships with individual middle school participants, assisting with implementation of life skills lessons and materials, planning and implementing activities and field trips, tracking participant progress using report cards and internal tracking systems, and attending staff meetings. The intern will receive exposure to various aspects of the after-school programming that support the academic and social-emotional learning of Junior High students.
The intern will gain experience in the overall workings of a Christian, community-based social service ministry and gain knowledge of the assets and challenges of the diverse community served by Outreach York. The intern will have the opportunity to utilize Spanish-speaking skills (if desired) in interactions with bilingual students and will learn of the supportive resources available to students and families.
Requirements:
BA/BS or MA/MSW student in Social Work, Business, Human Resources Management, Spanish, Psychology, Missions, or Christian education fields. Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills preferred. Must have a heart for working cross-culturally and embrace the theology of service to the vulnerable. Outreach seeks interns who demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of low-income and diverse populations and who also support Outreach’s Statement of Mission & Faith.
Schedule/Hours:
August 2025 – December 2025 (Full academic year until May 2026);
Monday – Friday; Internship days (and, to some extent, hours) are flexible and can be negotiated to be consistent with program requirements.
A minimum of 250 total hours is preferred.
Supervision:
The intern will be supervised by program staff and will participate as a member of the York staff team. Interns will also participate in weekly group training and activities.
Inquire Online:
Elise Bounds-Gross | [email protected]