Teen Summer Intern - Jr. YDP

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro•San Leandro, CA

19h•$20

About The Position

Teen Summer Interns will participate in a 6-week, 25-hours-per-week internship with three tracks available: Multimedia Culinary Arts Junior Youth Development Professional (Jr. YDP) All interns will: Attend weekly Career Readiness Workshops Visit three Bay Area Company Field Trips for career exploration Present at the Capstone Final Presentation on Thursday, July 16th. Internship Opportunity Junior Youth Development Professional (Jr. YDP) Shift: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Support Summer Program staff at elementary Club sites Engage with youth ages 4–10 in games, learning, and enrichment Assist in maintaining a fun, safe, and structured setting Develop leadership and youth engagement skills Program Components: On-Site Work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at assigned Teen Clubhouse or Summer School site Interns will always be supervised by trained staff and are never to be left alone with youth. Career Readiness Workshops: Wednesdays at the Teen Clubhouse Topics include resume writing, interview skills, workplace communication, professionalism, budgeting, and financial literacy Field Trips: Three site visits to Bay Area companies Participate in employee panels and learn about internship and career paths

Requirements

Active BGCSL membership
Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student
All selected interns under 18 must provide a valid work permit from their school district prior to starting work.
Interest in multimedia arts
Availability to attend all scheduled shifts, trainings, and program events is required for participation.
Availability to participate in the internship for the entirety of the program (June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026)
Open to learning, feedback, and professional growth
Reliability and responsibility
Respect for peers, staff, and program expectations
Willingness to learn new skills and work in a team
Frequent standing and moving around while assisting youth with equipment and managing the space.
Must be able to lift and move technology equipment (up to 25 lbs) such as computers, speakers, and DJ setups.
Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying items as needed to maintain and organize the space.
Occasional use of basic hand tools for minor repairs or adjustments to equipment.
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases in an office environment, including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses (Negative TB screen required).
Noise levels in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
Interns are covered under the organization’s workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with California labor law.