Internship Opportunity
Youth Development Intern
Lombard, 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 grades 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:
Bachelor’s or master’s student in Social Work, Education, Sociology, Spanish, or a related field. Previous experience with Junior High students preferred. 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 2024 – December 2024 (Full academic year until May 2025)
Monday – Friday; 2:30 – 6:30pm up to 5 days per week; Internship days (and to some extent hours) are flexible and can be negotiated to be consistent with program requirements.
Supervision:
Individual supervision is provided weekly.
Inquire Online:
Elise Bounds | [email protected] | Careers & Internships – Outreach (weareoutreach.org)