Servant Leader Intern (Summer 2022)

The Listening Inc • Lynchburg, VA

5h

About The Position

The Listening Inc.’s (TLI) mission is to engage, change, and save lives with the performing arts through community engagement and youth programming. We are a community of socially minded creatives, artists, and performers, with a heartbeat for youth and paying it forward.
College-age young adults and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing (typical age range is 18-30).
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Supervise and maintain safety of scholars.
• Maintain a professional decorum.
• Set up, manage and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
• Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.
• Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.
• Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.
• Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed