Temporary Project Intern

Responsibilities

Project YES interns provide youth development programs for children and youth of military families impacted by military deployments. Programs may be delivered during Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) events (any phase) throughout the United States and all U.S. territories. Interns remain at their home university during the internship and will travel (when required) to support program training, YRRP youth development programs, or other Project YES sanctioned events.

Youth events may be facilitated through one of the following formats:
1) face‑to‑face in‑person where interns travel from their home station to the event site or
2) online, virtual platforms such as Zoom or MS Teams. Project YES provides staff interns high‑level education in leadership development, facilitation skills, youth development and age‑appropriate curriculum. Interns also complete a mandatory career‑enhancing project during the course of the internship, with assistance from an individually matched mentor. The mentor and intern together complete activities designed to better inform and prepare the intern for a smooth, successful school‑to‑work transition.

Interns must attend a mandatory Project YES Intern Orientation and mid‑year training (date TBD) and commit to supporting a minimum of one YRRP weekend per month (Friday‑Sunday) for the duration of the internship. Following orientation, interns may work 1–2 weekends per month, however interns must commit to a minimum of one weekend per month. Events and facilitation may be conducted in‑person or online.

Additional opportunities will be presented throughout the year for interns interested in supporting additional weekend events.

Minimum Education:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate (sophomore to senior) or graduate student, must be in student status for a minimum of six months during the internship (members not in active student status but who have applied for programs that have not yet started may submit applications)

Minimum Experience/Education and

Skills:

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people in a productive and effective manner
• Must be self‑initiating and able to effectively multi‑task
• Effective oral and written communication skills for lay and professional audiences are essential
• Must exhibit interpersonal communication, team building, problem solving and networking skills
• Must embrace diversity, be tolerant and respectful of individual differences
• Experience working with youth
• Excellent organizational and training skills
• Skilled in coordinated activities and establishing priorities
• Ability to analyze problems and make well‑reasoned, sound decisions
• Can work within a team and independently
• Comfortable working with social and educational media (Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Collaborate)
• Experience with 4‑H, Cooperative Extension or military organizations

• Valid Driver’s License

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact  to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.