Skills Center – Program Development Intern

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University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: Skills Center – Program Development Intern
Internship Site: Tampa, FL 
Field: Social Services
Total Internship Hours: 50
Location: Onsite – Tampa, FL

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The Skills Center is a sports-based youth development organization. We promote sports intentionally infused with life skills and academics. We pursue a purposeful development of young minds from ages 3 to 24. Our 55,000 sq. ft. Youth Development facility features intentional programming and initiatives for youth within the Tampa Bay region that uses the power of sports to create academic and leadership success for young people. 

The Skills Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Program Developer - Intern under the Project-Based Internship program. This entry-level position provides students with the opportunity to support organization’s development of youth leadership programming and initiatives. The Program Developer – Intern will work closely with Strategic Partnerships and Special Initiatives Lead and Senior Directors to provide research, technical support, and essential administrative support. The intern will assist with the development of The Skills Center’s youth leadership initiative for 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible way. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.• A passion for positive youth development in high-risk zip codes.