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Temporary Project YES Staff Intern

Job Description

Posting Number

PG191356TM

Position Number

11ASO1657

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Project YES interns provide youth development programs for children and youth of military families impacted by military deployments. Programs may be delivered during Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) events (any phase) throughout the United States and all US territories. Staff interns are not required to be North Carolina State University students. Interns remain at their home university during the internship and will travel (when required) to support program training, YRRP youth development programs, or other Project YES sanctioned events. Youth events may be facilitated through 1) face-to-face in-person) formats whereby interns travel from their home station to the event site or through 2) on-line, virtual platforms, such as Zoom, MS Team, etc. Project YES provides staff interns high level education in leadership development, facilitation skills, youth development and age-appropriate curriculum. Project YES interns also complete a mandatory career-enhancing project (CEP) during the course of the internship. This will be accomplished with the assistance of an individually matched mentor. Together, the mentor and intern will complete a variety of activities designed to better inform and prepare the intern for a smooth, successful school-to-work transition.

Interns must attend a mandatory Project YES Intern Orientation and mid-year training (date TBD) and commit to supporting a minimum of one YRRP weekend per month (Fri-Sun) for the duration of the internship.

Additional orientations will be scheduled, as required. Following orientation, interns may work 1-2 weekends a month, however interns must commit to a minimum of one weekend per month (Fri-Sun) for the duration of the internship. Events and facilitation may be conducted in-person or on-line. Additional opportunities will be presented throughout the year for interns interested in supporting additional weekend events.

Is Time Limited

No

Department

Agricultural and Human Sciences

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Project YES Staff Intern

Work Schedule

Variable

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

-Currently enrolled undergraduate (Sophomore-Senior) or Graduate student, must be in student status for a minimum of 6 months during the internship (Members not currently in active student status but who have applied/been accepted for programs that have not yet started may submit applications)

Department Required Skills

-Must be able to work with a wide variety of people in a productive and effective manner
-Must be self-initiating and able to effectively multi-task
-Effective oral and written communication skills for lay and professional audiences are essential
-Interns must exhibit interpersonal communication, team building, problem solving and networking skills
-Must embrace diversity, in every sense, and be tolerant and respectful of individual differences

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

-Experience working with youth
-Excellent organizational and training skills
-Skilled in coordinated activities and establishing priorities
-Ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions
-Able to work within a team construct as well as autonomously and independently
-Comfortable working with social and educational media (Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Collaborate)
-Experience with 4-H, Cooperative Extension or military organizations

Required License or Certification

-Valid Driver’s License

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

TBD

Job Open Date

03/08/2021

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/141239

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

 Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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