Next Generation Academy Program Intern
Website Generation Hope
Title: Next Generation Academy Program Intern
Reports to: Senior Early Childhood Manager, Ayanna Clay
Preferred Dates: September 9, 2024- December 13, 2024
Time Commitment: 20-30 hours a week
Stipend: $3,000
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided over $1.3 million in tuition assistance, supported over 430 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.
Position:
The Program Intern is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and occasionally evaluation of programs and activities based on the needs of Generation Hope Scholars and their families, Sponsors, staff, and volunteers. The Next Generation Academy Program Intern works in coordination with the program team and provides support to Generation Hope staff. The Program Intern will also have the opportunity to design and implement a project of their choosing—this could range from creating new resources for our Scholars to designing elements of training, etc.
Candidates are expected to participate in this internship at least 20 hours per week. Candidates who can volunteer additional time are preferable. Interns will receive an incentive of $3,000 for their participation in the internship program. This incentive is intended to support the costs you may incur during your internship at Generation Hope, such as childcare. Internships begin on September 9th and run through December 20th, with some flexibility on starting and ending dates (13 weeks minimum). The intern will be occasionally asked to be in the office and in-person events. Candidates must live/have housing in the DC Metro area.
Responsibilities:
– Oversee logistical details related to DMV Scholar and Next Generation Academy program activities including monthly Family Dinners, fall field trips, and incentives for program participation.
– Assist with maintaining Scholar/Sponsor records and database files.- Assist with marketing and communicating the Generation Hope Scholar Program to the community to include tabling events
– Track program participation and prepare reports as necessary.
- Attend and take notes at the Next Generation Academy meetings.
- Create weekly round-up emails to all Next Generation Academy Scholars regarding upcoming events and early childhood education, events, and resources that will assist with the program’s goals and objectives.
- Support the Senior Early Childhood Manager with data collection and create dashboards for Next Generation Academy metrics.
-Assist with the DC Programming Holiday party on December 10, 2024.
-Actively participate in various events throughout the fall, such as Scholar Study Hall, Fall in-service, and Field trips. ,
– Attend all monthly family dinners and ensure that incentives are given to Scholars to encourage participation.
– Assist with childcare during events as needed.
– Assist with maintaining and updating the Scholar Program and Next Generation Academy resource repository.
– Assist with organizing the Next Generation Academy Childcare Curriculum and Home Visit Activity Plans for Elementary School
– Other duties as requested.
– As needed, support staffing the Scholar study space on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 6-8 pm.
Qualifications
– High School Diploma required. Preference will be given to candidates with some college experience, particularly those studying Early childhood development, Elementary Education, Family Studies, Social Work, Health and Human Services, or a related field.
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs/Google Suites/CANVA/Monday.com and willingness to learn software programs as needed
– Strong writing skills and detail-oriented.
– Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight.
– Ability to access transportation to and from the office and to events in the DC Metro area.
-Ability to communicate effectively with Scholars, staff members, and external stakeholders.
-Ability to commit to the internship schedule for the duration of the summer program.
To apply, please complete the online application at https://www.generationhope.org/careers
Please do not call.
As a safeguard to the health of our community, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Please email hiring@generationhope.org with any questions about this policy or medical/religious exemptions.
Generation Hope is an equal-opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
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