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Job Posting: College Summer Internship Opportunity
Position Title: ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program / SWAM Program Supervisor
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Employment Status: $3,437.50 (before taxes) for ten week internship
Application Deadline: April 1, 2012
Job Summary:
The Student Intern will be responsible for implementing the seventh year of MAM’s summer high school student jobs program. He/she will act as an on-site and off-site supervisor. The position will require working with all staff, key volunteer leaders, the students and their mentors. As the Program Supervisor, the intern will become familiar with non-profit event planning, program management, fundraising and general administration. Note: The high school students work 25 hours a week which leaves time for the intern to take on administrative projects in his/her interest area.
About the SWAM Program:
The Spring Woods At MAM (SWAM) summer jobs program employs economically at-risk, rising high school students from Spring Woods Middle School in northwest Houston. The summer of 2012 will be the seventh year of the program at MAM. Five or six incoming high school students participate in the eight week program after having successfully passed through the selection process which is jointly administered by MAM and SWMS (Spring Woods Middle School). The goals of the program are: to expose students to a safe and accepting work environment, to model appropriate job skills and behavior, to increase students’ self esteem and value by payment for work, to foster social skills through a mentoring relationship, to provide a compassionate adult sounding board and to broaden and enhance a sense of community. The students will participate in field trips to enhance their learning experience and broaden their awareness about future career opportunities. They also meet weekly with an adult mentor assigned by MAM. They gain hands on work experience in the Resale Store, Administration, English as a Second Language Classes and Emergency Services. This year a few students will have the chance to work in local businesses outside of MAM for a more varied experience. The staff, mentors and volunteers receive training and support for their work with the students and eagerly anticipate the start of the program every summer. The diverse MAM community is a safe and supportive environment for young people to learn about themselves and the world around them. Click here for more info.
Responsibilities:
- oversee student orientation program
- work with staff to determine student placements
- plan and maintain students’ schedules
- submit payroll/time sheets for students
- match students with volunteers for on the job training
- make arrangements for guest speakers and plan educational field trips
- plan program kick-off event for students and parents
- plan closing recognition luncheon for students, parents, mentors, local businesses and donors
- act as advocate for students
- meet weekly (more often if necessary) with supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator
- ensure that students are fulfilling their responsibilities
- write column for MAM newsletter and any appropriate news releases
- establish relationships with off-site businesses where students will be placed
- communicate with local business managers about summer interns
- plan and provide weekly training for summer interns
- implement pre and post evaluations for interns, mentors and site coordinators
- organize community summer carnival provided by summer interns.
- track expenditures and manage SWAM Program Budget
- oversee volunteer mentors, schedule mentor/mentee meeting times and communicate with mentors
Requirements:
Demonstrate an interest in social services and awareness of population in need. Be able to write and speak Spanish. Have experience as camp counselor, youth mentor or equivalent. Be outgoing and able to work with a variety of people and treat them with respect. Must have ability to follow directions, work independently and not be afraid to ask questions. A sense of humor always helps. Previous volunteer experience would be helpful. Attend one week orientation and training period at MAM prior to beginning eight week intern program and one week evaluation at end of program.
Must be a full-time college undergraduate student who is a sophomore, junior or senior Fall 2012. Must not be related to an employer or permanent contractor of ExxonMobil.
Why a CSJP intern position at MAM stands out:
- sole responsibility for the summer intern program (resources provided)
- ability to explore projects in an area related to their course of study
- learn the inner workings of a nonprofit and career in the nonprofit sector
- gain experience in business communication and networking
- work closely with senior staff members and also independently
- expand the program with their personal experience and input
- provide a life altering experience for summer interns
- supervise both students and business professionals
- In addition to receiving supervision, the CSJP intern has mentorship opportunities available to hem with nonprofit professionals who are employed at MAM
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to Sara Rice at srice@maministries.org.
No phone calls please.