Youth Housing Summer Activities Intern

Description: The Youth Housing Summer Activities Intern will partner with the Youth Housing team to plan, coordinate, and execute summer activities for clients in the Youth Housing programs. The internship opportunity prioritizes learning to develop engaging programs aligned with budget, contract, and licensing requirements while building experience through the practical application of those skills. Additionally, the Youth Housing Summer Activities Intern is encouraged to think creatively to meet requirements and encourage participation from youth in the programs. Ideal candidates will have strengths in attention to detail, organization, and follow through with an openness to learning and receiving coaching as part of their internship experience. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request. Youth Housing Summer Activities Intern Duties & Responsibilities: Intern Temporary Non-exempt | On-site in Everett Starting Wages: $19/hr | 20 hours per week up to 12 weeks from mid-May to mid-August Create summer plan of activities for youth clients with guidance and support from Senior Program Manager and youth input Manage budget with oversight from Senior Program Manager and Director Coordinate with community partners to schedule activities and meals via phone call, email, and in-person meetings Create meal schedule for all activity days in partnership with staff across the agency Create and distribute communications to youth housing staff and clients regarding upcoming activities Prepare on-site spaces and support partners during scheduled activities Additional duties as assigned in relation to summer activities and learning opportunities Requirements: General: Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to pass DCYF background check Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation Ability to commit to a 12-week internship through the summer Exemplifies Cocoon Houses vision, mission, and values Displays the ability to connect and communicate with diverse groups of partners, vendors, donors, and staff Demonstrated commitment to and experience with youth services Physical: Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients Be able to hear voices and alarms. Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency. Go up and down stairs Compensation details: 19-19 Hourly Wage PI9afb8c9d31ea-26289-39959923