Project YES provides high level education in leadership development, facilitation skills, youth development and age-appropriate curriculum. Project YES interns will also be required to complete a career-enhancing project during the course of the internship. This will be accomplished with the assistance of an individually matched mentor. Together, the mentor and intern will complete a variety of activities designed to better inform and prepare the intern to transition into the work force.
Work Schedule – Interns must attend a mandatory Project YES Intern Orientation (22-30 May 2020) and mid-year training (22-25 October 2020) and commit to supporting a minimum of one YRRP weekend per month (Fri-Sun) for the duration of the internship. Following orientation, interns may work 1-2 weekends a month, however interns must commit to a minimum of one weekend per month (Fri-Sun) for the duration of the internship. Additional opportunities will be presented throughout the year for interns interested in supporting additional weekend events.
Please Note – Candidates must also complete an essay and 2 Project YES Letter of Recommendations. Essay and recommendation form requirements may be found on the Project YES website (http://www.projectyouthextension.com). . All documents must be received within the application window. Incomplete application packages will not be eligible for consideration.
Is Time Limited: No
Department: Agricultural and Human Sciences
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temp Project Youth Extension Service Staff Intern
Work Schedule: 1-2 events (Fri-Sun) each month
Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a
Minimum Experience/Education: -Currently enrolled undergraduate (Sophomore-Senior) or Graduate student. Must be in student status for a minimum of 6 months during the internship.
Department Required Skills: -Must be able to work with a wide variety of people in a productive and effective manner -Must be self-initiating and able to effectively multi-task -Effective oral and written communication skills for lay and professional audiences are essential -Interns must exhibit interpersonal communication, team building, problem solving and networking skills -Project YES staff interns must embrace diversity, in every sense, and be tolerant and respectful of individual differences
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: -Experience working with youth -Excellent organizational and training skills -Skilled in coordinating activities and establishing priorities -Ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions -Able to work within a team construct as well as autonomously and independently -Comfortable working with social and educational media (Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Collaborate) -Experience with 4-H, Cooperative Extension or military organizations
Required License or Certification: -Valid Driver’s License
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: TBD
Job Open Date: 10/08/2019
