Jefferson City Youth Specialist Internship

Make an impact working with local homeless youth while using your own creativity! HALO Jefferson City Youth Specialist Intern will primarily focus on developing, coordinating, and facilitating HALO Art & Life Skill workshops and individual services that will be geared towards at-risk youth ages 12 and older. This position will be for 20+ hours a week (including some evenings) comprising of 3-4 programs per week, and office hours at the JC HALO Home. This intern will report to the JC Program Manager. The time frame for this Internship is flexible, with 6 months-1 year preferred.

A majority of this position will comprise of:

• Collaborating with JC Program Manager and Volunteers to plan, prepare and facilitate 3-4 programs and services per week.

• Spending 2-3 days a week in the office working on developing programming based on needs of youth and/or partnering schools as they are identified.

• Assisting JC Program Manager with administering program surveys to youth to assess program effectiveness on a quarterly basis.

• Meet individually with youth to help provide resources, programs and services for their immediate needs surrounding the areas of housing, healing or education.

• Assist JC Program Manager and Chief Program Officer on local outreach needs to expand the reach for HALO in Jefferson City and surrounding communities.

Other focuses during internship will include:

• Track weekly statistics and outcomes by compiling information reported through Workshop Facilitation Reports & entry into Apricot

• Managing HALO Connect Wall as new services and resources are discovered, while encouraging youth to utilize the resources available in the community.

• Gathering content for Marketing department to promote programs and needs in the Learning Center

• If desired, internship provides the opportunity to plan and facilitate your own program to benefit at-risk youth.

• Assisting with special events that arise during the time of your internship

Qualifications:

Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere, highly motivated, enjoy brainstorming, and take the initiative on all projects. Excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience.

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