Youth Program Assistant Internship -New Foundations
Youth Program Assistant Internship -New Foundations
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
About PPL:
The Resident Services team provides transformative affordable housing and elevates the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. PPL provides 1600 housing units and serves nearly 13000 people annually in the Twin Cities aiding in long-term stable housing so that our community can live their best lives. PPL integrates race equity organization-wide through multiple strategies and systems change initiatives.
Job Summary:
The Youth Program Assistant Intern will play a key providing programming for youth who have experienced homelessness. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about youth development education and community engagement.
YPAs bring their strengths and passions to develop facilitate and engage youth in enrichment activities while building supportive positive relationships with youth parents and community volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with staff/volunteers and program partners to deliver program sessions.
- Plan prep and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities for youth
- Develop relationships with youth participating in programming
- Serve as a role model to youth through consistent attendance and reliability
- Assist with behavior management and redirection as needed
- Set up organize and clean program space
- Assist with other projects as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Self-starter and self-directed ability to work independently on assigned projects.
- Experience with youth (after-school program camp counseling tutoring etc.).
- Strong communication interpersonal problem-solving and time management skills.
- Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and engage diverse youth.
- Ability to adhere to HIPPAA and data privacy requirements.
- Must pass criminal background check.
- Willingness to work on site and directly with youth.
Benefits:
- Training guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals in the field.
- Professional development experiences may include trainings workshops team meetings and events and can be tailored to the interns goals and field of study.
Work Hours:
Wednesdays 4:00pm - 8:00pm and additional day a week-Approximately 6-10 hours/week; some evening hours required (until 8pm Wednesdays) position starts 9/3/2025
Work Location:
New Foundations
Saint Paul MN 55130
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
