Summer
Internship Program
MATT
GRIFFIN YMCA
Various Positions
Available: Level 9, Summer Language Journey, Trek, and YMCA Achievers
GUIDELINES
Internship Goals
1. The Matt Griffin YMCA
summer internship program is designed to assist leadership
development program
directors and coordinators in completing day-to-day operations
2. Internship opportunities
are unpaid, but our organization will assist students in gaining
college credit and
experience in the human services/ education/ recreation fields
3. Interns will help us
strengthen the YMCA movement and our local community through
special projects and new
program development
Internship Standards
• We are
looking for students who are currently enrolled in 2 or 4 year college and who
are
studying education, human
services, social work or similar concentration
• We are
able to accept up to three (3) interns during the summer program session
• Interns
must show a willingness to learn, good work ethic and organizational skills
• The
program requires interns to have a somewhat flexible schedule and be willing to
reschedule work hours weekly
depending on the needs of the YMCA and its programs
College Credit Details
• Students
must work with their collegiate institution to obtain credit approval before
starting an internship with
the YMCA
• Each
intern must have a collegiate advisor (or other contact at the university) to
serve as
liaison between the
university and the YMCA
• The YMCA
will communicate directly with the advisor regarding grades, questions,
disciplinary concerns
• Interns
will be supervised by Hannelore Makhani, Leadership Development Director, with
direction and assistance
from Summer Programs Director, Coordinators and Discovery Camp
Supervisor
• The
number of weeks, hours and days worked will be determined by college
requirements
set forth by the student’s
university as well as the needs of our organization. Schedules
and specifics will be
discussed by the supervisor, student and advisor individually
• Interns
will be given the job title of Assistant Program Coordinator. Responsibilities
and
tasks will be developed
based on major, concentration and interests
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Matt Griffin YMCA
Summer Internship Program is designed to assist the YMCA and the student.
It is the responsibility of
the student to assist in the planning, design and implementation of
programs at the YMCA based
upon each individual student’s requirements, interests and collegiate
concentration.
Responsibilities
1. Assist appointed
department head
Before the start of the
internship, students will be matched with a specific program based
on their interests and the
needs of the YMCA. During their time at the YMCA they will be
required to help run the
programs that the department is responsible for by assisting
department heads with
day-to-day operations
2. Assist with needs of
other departments
From time to time other
departments at our YMCA will need assistance. When there is
down time throughout the
workday, interns are expected to help with the needs of the
YMCA. This may include
front desk tasks, building maintenance, special events, etc.
3. Develop a “Special
Project”
With the approval of the
Leadership Development Director, program leads and their
university advisor, each
student will be asked to develop and idea to improve the quality or
enhance services offered by
the program they work with. This project could be an
organization method, new
program or program component, special event or partnership. A
proposal will be submitted
and, upon completion, a short presentation must be prepared.
This project is designed to
help students develop professionally, creatively and
organizationally.
4. Be a part of the team
and support the organizational structure
Interns are expected to
support the team and follow the organization’s policies and
procedures regarding
safety, attendance, communication and branding. Interns will develop
a schedule for project
completion and are expected to work productively to meet deadlines.
Any changes to the work
schedule or inability to complete a task should be reported in
advance, when possible, to
the internship supervisor.
5. Represent the YMCA in a
positive manner
YMCA interns are expected
to project themselves positively to the public, volunteers,
members, guests and fellow
staff. They must adhere to the YMCA core values of respect,
responsibility, caring and
honesty. Failure to do so may result in the termination of their
position with the YMCA.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates,
please send your cover letter and resume to Hannelore Ferber Makhani at hmakhani@seattleymca.org.
