Summer Program Assistant Intern

Title: Summer Program Assistant Intern

Department:  Community Engagement

Reports to: Community Engagement Coordinator

(Amara Watkin-Anson, 860.548.9877 ext. 201)

Position Description: The majority of this position will be spent assisting the Community Engagement Coordinator lead weekday programs throughout the summer.

The intern will be expected to develop and lead games and activities, and perform basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include:

·         Assisting program staff with curriculum development and daily program delivery

·         Providing supervision of camp participants at all times

·         Facilitating activities (games, art projects)

·         Assisting with set up and prep work as needed

·         Facilitating the distribution of summer lunch

·         Assisting program staff with daily operational tasks

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of formal or informal teaching experience with

 children (ages 4-10)

• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance
• Maturity and patience

Student Benefits: The goals for this position include developing teaching skills, creating educational materials, program development and practicing customer service skills through daily.

Schedule: 10am-4pm Monday-Friday beginning July 9th and ending August 17, 2012

Please note: this is an unpaid position.

Website: BillingsForgeWorks.org