Career Pathways Youth Internship

• Location 1801 University Avenue,Minneapolis, MN, 55414,United States
• Job Category Youth, Teen and Family
• Employee Type Short-Term

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This role helps youth and young adults explore career interests while building skills for your future employment.

• Develop your professional skills
• Participate in trainings and mentoring opportunities
• Contribute to projects that support YMCA programs and operations

• Your hours will be coordinated with your internship supervisor
• $16.37 per hour

The salary for this position is $16.37 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

The Youth Internship position provides educational opportunities for youth as part of the Youth Employment initiative to work & gain business and operational experiences which transfer to work skills for their future employment. Duties and responsibilities vary based on assignment and needs of the department or project.

• Demonstrates behaviors and actions consistent with YMCA values, code of conduct and other policies and procedures.
• Performs duties and responsibilities as outlined for the task or projects assigned (see the Learning Agreement).
• Participates in training sessions, workshops, and application of skills necessary to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Communicates with identified internship supervisor reporting on progress, making recommendations, preparing reports, etc.
• Obtains feedback from internship supervisor to enhance skill development.

This position reports to the internship supervisor who reports to the next level manager for the assigned branch or department. The incumbent interacts regularly with staff and may participate in meetings to complete assignments or projects.

• Must be minimum 18 years of age.
• Must be accepted into the YMCA Achievers Program prior to applying for internship.
• Ability to comply with all rules, guidelines, and professional conduct set forth by your supervisor and by the YMCA.
• Basic computer skills (when applicable).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to fulfill scheduled hours to accomplish assigned duties and tasks.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions to enhance the development process.

• High School graduate or equivalency or currently in High School or in pursuit of GED.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

General office work demands, including working on a computer for an extended period of time. Varies by placement.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from their supervisor, manager or designated representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for success.