development programs, or other Project YES sanctioned events. Youth events may be facilitated through 1) face-to-face in-person) formats whereby interns travel from their home station to the event site or through 2) on-line, virtual platforms, such as Zoom, MS Team, etc. Project YES provides staff interns high level education in leadership development, facilitation skills, youth development and age-appropriate curriculum. Project YES interns also complete a mandatory career-enhancing project (CEP) 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 for a smooth, successful school-to-work transition.
Interns must attend a mandatory Project YES Intern Orientation and mid-year training (date TBD) and commit to supporting a minimum of one YRRP weekend per month (Fri-Sun) for the duration of the internship.
Additional orientations will be scheduled, as required. 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. Events and facilitation may be conducted in-person or on-line. Additional opportunities will be presented throughout the year for interns interested in supporting additional weekend events.
Is Time Limited: No
Department: Agricultural and Human Sciences
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary Project YES Staff Intern
Work Schedule: Variable
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 (Members not currently in active student status but who have applied/been accepted for programs that have not yet started may submit applications)
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 -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 coordinated 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: 03/08/2021
