Assistant Summer Intern Mentor

Written By Jillian Waln

COMPANY: Ecosystem Central Services (REDCO) - Learning & Development

POSITION: Assistant Summer Intern Mentor

REPORT: Program Coordinator OR Youth Internship Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Contract

LOCATION: Sicangu Co Headquarters Mission, SD

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Summer Intern Mentor will serve as a role model and mentor for participants (ages 16-30) in two summer internship programs: 7Gen Internship and Sicangu Co Changemakers. The Assistant Summer Intern Mentor will support the Program Coordinator and Youth Internship Coordinator to create safe, engaging, and meaningful internship experiences. The successful candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, able to handle confidential information, as well as demonstrate the ability to handle changing priorities. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and community members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a positive role model for the interns

  • Prepare and set up various activities and equipment

  • Motivate interns to stay engaged with all internship activities

  • Participate in all internship activities alongside interns and encourage collaboration

  • Communicate any challenges or intern concerns to Program Coordinator or Youth Internship Coordinator

  • Assist interns with their community projects

  • Facilitate group activities, as needed

  • Adapt to evolving responsibilities, as directed by internship staff

  • Additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Embrace the mission of the Sicangu Co Ecosystem and the 7Gen Vision

  • Experience working with youth, including supporting, encouraging, and/or mentoring

  • Ability to serve as a role model to 10-20 summer interns

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize

  • Ability to work in both a collaborative team setting as well as independently

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Familiarity with Office 365 products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

  • Must have a valid driver’s license

  • Must have dependable transportation

COMPENSATION: $16.50/hour, 35 hours per week for the duration of the internship

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • Mission, SD 57555: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

 
Jillian Waln
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