Program Internship

Under the leadership of the Program Director, the intern will provide assistance with planning, organization, and implementation of various programs and events.

• Assist the Program Director in facilitating after school programs for teens.
• Initiate rapport and build influential relationships with teens and parents.
• Carry out Student Retention Plan by promoting and confirming program sign‑ups (phone call, face‑to‑face, and mailings) and student check‑in/check‑out process.
• Identify student needs and encourage student involvement in programs and appropriate interventions.
• Assist in researching and maintaining a program element (i.e. community resources database, resource files, community service projects, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with program team (meetings before and after student hours) and document data in student records.
• Maintain quality of programs and student involvement (meeting core elements: engage, connect, empower) and contribute to program assessment.
• Provide support in setting up/cleaning up after events and programs.
• Be present for after school hours and 2 Friday Night Live events per month, as scheduled.
• Assist in creating new program ideas and events for the following semester.
• Assist in community outreach efforts.
• Provide administrative support for day‑to‑day operations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Staff.

• Passion for the mission of The Bridge Teen Center.
• Strong understanding of preventative care and importance of a proactive approach to social services.
• The ability to work well with individuals and groups of students in a fast‑paced and highly detail‑oriented environment.
• The ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines and complete all tasks with excellence.
• A friendly, responsive, and patient demeanor and outgoing personality.
• Sensitivity to different opinions and adaptability to various personalities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including both writing and verbal.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Clear and creative thinking.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to lift more than 15 to 20 pounds.
• A sense of humor.

It is the desire of the Bridge Teen Center, through our internship program, for each intern to experience hands‑on training in a career area of interest and develop practical leadership skills for the future. We encourage interns to:

• Set personal goals for what they would like to accomplish during their internship.
• Have regular informational meetings with staff.
• Tackle all tasks with enthusiasm, humility, and a positive attitude.
• Take advantage of opportunities to learn more about the organization.
• Gain exposure to new ideas and people (network).
• Not be afraid of asking questions.
• Take initiative.

Internship Application