Fall Program Internship

Program Internship: The purpose of the Program Internship (unpaid) is to provide support to the Director of Programs and the Crittenton program team with the coordination and delivery of Crittenton's programs.

Scope of work to include:

1. Program Implementation and Curriculum Support

• Assist in the review of our core program curricula
• National scan and recommendations for various program components including peer education, youth advocacy, informal mentoring and coaching, role models, alumnae networks, leadership academy and the role of youth advisory boards
• Assist in development, recruitment and implementation of Leadership Academy and Youth Advisory Board
• Serve as a role model for participants and support in the coordination of workshops

2. Community Outreach and Advocacy Support

• Assist in the development of a youth advocacy platform
• Assist in the development of protocol for networking and media coverage for program participants
• Maintain communication with parents, schools and participants as needed
• When appropriate, serve as organizations' representative at collaborative and community meetings
• Provide social media support

3. Resource Development

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, training and coordination
• Assist in the coordination of volunteer projects and hours
• Secure donations for program materials/wish list items
• Provide social media support

Qualifications:

• Minimum junior status in college/university majoring in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Public Health or related human services field
• Direct service experience working with teen women living in at-risk environments in counseling, education or other relevant group settings preferred
• Experience with program development and implementation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of youth development and asset based approaches to working with youth
• Knowledge of sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, violence prevention and pregnancy prevention
• Number of hours per week is negotiable

Organization Summary

Crittenton has provided services to more than 20,000 adolescent women in the Greater Washington region for 123 years. From 1887 through the 1970's, the Florence Crittenton Home of Washington, DC provided residential, health, employment and educational services to single pregnant women. In 1983, we closed our residential facility and initiated our current school-based programs. Our positive youth development programs encourage adolescent women to build on their individual strengths. Three primary strategic objectives for program participants guide the content of our work:

1. Increase the adoption of healthy behaviors
2. Improve academic performance
3. Improve workforce readiness and career development

Building on its historical experience, Crittenton has evolved into an effective 21^st century partner whose vision for healthy and productive children, youth and families in Montgomery County and Washington, DC is closely aligned with that of numerous funders in the region. Crittenton's mission as a youth development organization has a singular focus – strengthening the ability of teen women to identify, embrace and achieve their academic, career and life goals. In supporting these women who are experiencing life challenges, we provide a warm, supportive atmosphere which encourages self understanding and self direction. We employ national best practices to develop and deliver holistic programs that ensure we are a consistent and positive presence in the lives of the teen women we serve.