Program Site Intern (CU PIIE)
This internship is part of the CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE). Please visit our website for qualifications, descriptions, and information on how to apply to this and other internships. Applications are due February 1st.
Position Title: Summer 2019 Program Site Intern
Host Organization:
"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE To assist in academic and enrichment support of the Dreamers working with program staff and community volunteers. Position will assist in program design, management, volunteer support, administrative support and other responsibilities requested by the Program Director. Position reports directly to the Program Director at the designated site.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the site’s Program Director and volunteers, in planning, organizing, and delivering a summer program of age- appropriate activities to support Dreamers' academic and social development needs. Make administrative and logistical arrangements for enrichment and community service activities, ensuring that all paperwork is in order (parent permissions, medical information, school protocols, etc.).
• Enter daily “I Have a Dream” program attendance data, and maintain current and accurate Dreamer and family data, such as contact information and family situation. Perform clerical functions in the site’s administrative office in support of the summer program.
• Help supervise the efforts of up to 10 volunteer tutors per day, guiding efforts to support the summer program.
• Mentor Dreamers on a regular basis. Focus on developing relationships with individual Dreamers. Act as a positive role model and provide personal guidance. Provide support and encouragement to Dreamers; encourage high academic standards and emotional growth. Be consistent, dependable and keep promises made to each Dreamer.
• Help the site’s Program Director promote parental involvement in “I Have a Dream” activities.
• Develop college and career awareness and job training activities for Dreamers; helping to support meaningful job and internship opportunities.
• You will be expected to work with students who have strong behavioral issues due to their home experiences/family relationships, your patience, encouragement and empathy will be essential for the relationship between you and these youth.
• Fulfill other related responsibilities as requested by the VP of Programs.
Qualifications
- A minimum commitment of 6 hours per week for 4 months or 1 semester (schedule is flexible)
- Location: office in Boulder, CO
- CO drivers license preferred
- No experience required
- Paid internship possible/Internship for class/college credit possible
TO APPLY
Do not apply through Handshake or to the host organization directly.
Please apply to the CU PIIE program here: https://goo.gl/forms/21hiR4HxfahEboCA3