Youth Service Specialist Intern

Organization: 

Julia C. Hester House, Inc.

Site Supervisor: Ashley Khan

Organization Address: 

2020 Solo St., Houston, TX. 77020

Organization Description: 

Julia C. Hester House is a long-standing community center in the Fifth Ward area, serving over 1,500 residents annually. Through our mission of providing support and services that empower, build, and sustain the Fifth Ward community, we offer an array of support mechanisms that focus on youth development, senior independence, social services, wellness, and workforce development.  

Primary Function: 

The Youth Service Specialist Intern will assist other youth staff in managing 15-20 youth both inside and outside the classroom setting. Assist with activities and supper during the After School Enrichment program.   

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision of youth on-site at the facility, and implements program curriculum. 

• Interacts with youth to facilitate recreational and enrichment activities to achieve program goals and objectives. 

• Create program activities based upon emerging needs/interests among participants. 

• Provides leadership of and/or assists with external programs, e.g. scouting, organized sports, field trips 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Strong creative and social skills. 

• Strong organizational and communication skills. 

• Experience working with youth. 

Number of Positions: 1

Hours expected to work each week: 20