Volunteer and Recruitment Support Intern - Applications close - Begins Mid September 2023

Thank you for your interest in an internship at Young Storytellers! We are grateful to be partnering with LA County Arts & Culture for their Arts(LACAC) Internship Program again in 2023-2024.

You can find a copy of the available internship descriptions on our website here: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/jobs

You can find more information on LACAC Arts Internship Program here: https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/arts-internship-program-students/about-arts-internship-program-students

To be eligible for a LACAC internship position with Young Storytellers, you should reside or attend college in Los Angeles County and be one of the following:

• currently enrolled undergraduate student (2 or 4-year)

• a community college student

• 2023 Graduate (as long as you've completed your degree between May 1 - December 1, 2023)

Internship Description
The Volunteer Support Intern works closely with the YS Volunteer Team to support the recruitment, training, and placement of volunteers in our elementary, middle, and high school programs. Young Storytellers LACAC Interns will begin in August or September 2023 and will work 400 hours before March 1, 2024 with an average of 16-20 hours per week. LACAC Interns will be paid $16.90/hour ($6,760 total) for the 400 hours worked.

QUALIFICATIONS

Desired Qualifications: -Strong verbal and written communication skills; -Experience working with volunteers and/or volunteer-based programs preferred; -Facilitation skills preferred; -Good time management skills; -Experience with Google Suite, and specifically Google Sheets, preferred; -The ability to handle sensitive personal information with integrity; -Knowledge of or interest in the nonprofit and/or education sector is preferred; -A willingness to learn and grow.

BACKGROUND

Young Storytellers sparks creative self-discovery through storytelling. Our programs highlight young people as the center of their own narratives, emphasize that their stories matter, and celebrate their unique voices as the ones telling them. Through a creative storytelling program that engages youth at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, our organization offers a Common Core-aligned, scaling curriculum to address targeted needs in public education. We aim to integrate culturally competent social emotional learning opportunities and social justice standards, and to be centered in anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, so that our students feel respected and comfortable with expressing themselves. Young Storytellers works towards a future where young people experience the impact that their thoughts, feelings, and words can have on the world in which they live.

HOW TO APPLY

Anticipated start date is August 2023 and applications will be accepted until the position is full. To apply, please fill out an application and upload the following in PDF form: Resume / CV; A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers.

Reach out with any questions, accommodations for applying due to a disability, or if you have trouble uploading your documents.