Non-Profit Summer Internship

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•San Benito, TX

2d•$11 - $11•Onsite

About The Position

The Sunny Glen Summer Internship is a structured, hands-on experience designed for college students interested in nonprofit management, social work, child advocacy, fundraising, communications, and organizational leadership. Interns will rotate through key departments, develop practical skills, and contribute meaningfully to Sunny Glen’s mission of serving children and families in the Rio Grande Valley.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current college students (sophomore level and above); graduate students welcome
High School Graduate, minimum of 30 College course hours.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid Texas Driver's License or Identification card
Cleared TB test
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance.
The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs.
Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children.
The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration, and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion.
The employee must be able to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)
Cover letter explaining interest in nonprofit and/or child welfare work
Current resume
One letter of recommendation (faculty or employer)
Unofficial transcript
Indication of whether on-site housing will be needed
Completion of background check prior to starting date

Responsibilities

Must abide by Sunny Glen Children’s Home’s mission of giving nurturing, trauma-informed care to children from difficult backgrounds.
Learn and abide by Sunny Glen Children’s Home policies and procedures.
Learn and stay within Minimum Standards
Attend training and meetings, as scheduled.
Possess sensitivity to the client’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Be a positive role model for the clients.
Uses strong organizational skills.
Participate in weekly staff/team meetings and training.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and other activities that promote professional growth and development.
Maintain confidentiality of all children, families, and donor information at all times
Adhere to Sunny Glen’s code of conduct and child safety policies
Approach every rotation with professionalism, curiosity, and a servant’s heart
Complete all deliverables on time and at a high standard
Represent Sunny Glen’s values of respect, understanding, trust, and love