Programs Department Intern
Programs Department Intern Overview:
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, programs department intern executes program projects, initiatives, program curriculum and activities for the participants. Successful interns excel at program facilitation, coordination, and participant engagement, while showing mastery in clerical duties. The work is always a variety of direct service, administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of the operations of the program(s) and assisting with information management to the teams involved.
Intern Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare program materials prior to carrying out activities with participants.
- Conducts and facilitates planned activities with participants.
- Support a leader-led approach to learning that builds participant’s skill sets.
- Assist with implementing Positive Behavior Intervention support for educators & participants.
- Ensure that materials are up to date and relevant to ensure a seamless experience for participants.
- Take participation and attendance of the program daily.
- Guide participants through various positive decision-making processes.
- Provide continual promotion of program participation.
- Track benchmarks and milestones related to the participant’s progress and community involvement throughout a 24-month period.
- Any other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or the Operations Community Director.
- Remain abreast of all required CDS & facility-based training.
Work Hours:
- Internship hours at ASun Star are: Monday – Friday from 09:00am to 05:00pm
Intern Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent Written Communication - MUST be able to write high-level management documents.
- Excellent Verbal communication - MUST be able to accurately communicate with staff, co-workers, participants, and families. Intern MUST also possess the ability to speak publicly.
- Organization - Intern MUST possess high organization skills that will translate to an efficient and effective work environment.
- Scheduling - The Programs intern MUST be able to effectively manage their schedule.
- Professionalism - Programs interns MUST be extremely professional and it MUST be apparent physically, verbally, and figuratively.
Education, Experience
- In 3rd or 4th year of college graduate program
- Prior industry experience is preferred