High School Intern/Salama Urban Ministries/Program Assistant

POWER Youth Summer Employment Program Job Description Company Information:

Company Name:

Salama Urban Ministries Company Address:

1205 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

Site Address:

500 Hillside Court Nashville, TN 37203

Company Website:

salamaserves.or g

Company Description:

Faith based, youth development organization providing academic, performing arts and spiritual development for K-12th grade yout h.

Nearest MTA Bus Stop:

Edgehill Ave & Hillside Ave EB Internship Information:

Format:

(In-Person Only)

In Person Positions Available:

10

Technology Used:

Active wear/casual

Internship Title:

Program assistant

Internship Description/Learning Objectives:

Responsible for supporting a safe, enjoyable and enriching camp experience for 1st

• 12th grade youth.

Objectives:

learn leadership skills and risk management processes, gain viable employment skills in the youth services fields .

Job Duties:

Assisting program staff in executing outdoor activities, bus monitoring, student check in/out, breakfast/lunch monitoring, tutoring, production assistance, set design, costuming, classroom assistance, classroom set up, media center assistant, etc.

Preferred Competencies:

Ability to engage youth, maintain order, interact appropriately with staff and parents, ability to maintain accurate records, problem solving skills, and complete simple administrative tasks .

General Information:

Work Schedule Days and Hours:

Monday-Thursday

• 7:00am-1:30pm

Dress Code:

Active/casual wear shorts no higher than mid-thigh, no halter tops, clothing should contain/portray no alcohol/drug/profanity/illegal activity.

Travel Required:

Minimal

• to/from field trips, program site

Physical Requirements:

Ability to run, play, lift/carry supplies up to 25 lb.

Working Conditions:

(example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.) Varies

• indoor and outdoor activities, working with children and staff, so office work The full program is June 1st
• July 17th June 1st
• June 3rd: Interns attend work readiness skills training from 8am
• 12pm. June 4th: Attend employer orientation meeting. June 5th: POWER Youth Summit at Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport June 8th
• July 17th: Youth will report to their employer worksite location on Monday
• Thursday or special scheduled workday at the time scheduled by employer.

You will be scheduled to work 6.5 hours daily which equals 24 hours per week.

Friday Co-Horts:

Youth report to cohort sessions at assigned locations at 8:00am to 12:00noon on Fridays. July 17th: POWER Youth Summer Employment Program. If you are selected as a High School Intern, you will make $15.00 an hour and receive pre-program training and coaching to ensure you have the skills you need on the job. Interns are responsible for providing their own transportation to all orientation, training, worksite, and cohort times. Please consider your transportation needs prior to applying for the High School Internship program. There are opportunities to intern in many areas of Nashville, so please select the opportunity based on your access to transportation.