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Youth Development Intern - Work Study PositionIvyTech • Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Youth Development Intern - Work Study Position

IvyTech
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    Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • US
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Role Overview: The Youth Development Intern will support positive youth development through direct engagement with children and teens in a structured, supportive environment. Interns will assist in delivering programs and activities that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, character development, and leadership skills. Interns will be placed at one of three community organizations - Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Richmond Family YMCA, or Girls Inc. Wayne County - based on organizational needs and intern interests. This is an ideal opportunity for students to explore careers in education, human services, social work, youth programming, nonprofit leadership, or community development. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning, leading, and supervising youth programs, activities, or enrichment sessions based on site's needs Provide positive mentoring and support to youth participants in a safe, inclusive environment Help facilitate homework help, sports and recreation, arts and crafts, or leadership activities Promote positive behavior and serve as a role model for respect, empathy, and responsibility Support day-to-day operations of placement site as needed Maintain a welcoming and engaging environment for youth from diverse backgrounds Work Environment: Interns will be placed at one of the following organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County - Supporting after-school programs and enrichment Richmond Family YMCA - Assisting in youth sports or other wellness programming Girls Inc. Wayne County - Facilitating girl-centered programs that promote empowerment and confidence General Qualifications:
• Completed a FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours of enrollment in eligible courses
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status
• Currently enrolled as an Ivy Tech Community College student.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- compassion and strong relationship-building ability with regard to residents and representatives of partner organizations alike.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Canva or similar basic graphics program preferred.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States

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  • English
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