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Programs & Volunteer Support Intern (paid internship)

Young Storytellers
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Who Are We?

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. 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.

Young Storytellers works with students in elementary, middle, and high school. In elementary school, students write scripts that are completely their own; in middle school, students write stories about challenges that they face; and in high school, students explore how various communities are portrayed in the media and craft stories that they feel represent their self-identified communities. Students in each program work with volunteer mentors, and every student gets to see their work performed by professional actors. Young Storytellers programs are designed around Common Core standards, integrate Social and Emotional Learning activities, and include components of Learning for Justice’s Social Justice Standards.

What Is This Position?

The Programs & Volunteer Support Intern plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of Young Storytellers’ elementary, middle, and high school programs across Los Angeles. This position bridges programmatic and volunteer support, allowing YS to provide meaningful creative experiences for hundreds of students each semester while maintaining strong engagement with the volunteers who help bring our mission to life. When working alongside the Programs Team, the intern supports the collection and input of essential paperwork from students, teachers, and families, helping ensure that everyone has the information and resources needed to be active, engaged participants. From program logistics to communications with families and guardians, the intern helps create a welcoming and organized environment that allows students to share their unique voices in brave and supportive spaces. 

At the same time, the intern partners with the Volunteer Team to strengthen the volunteer experience across YS sites. This includes supporting the recruitment, training, and placement of volunteers, while also tracking requirements such as background checks, vaccination records, and other necessary documentation. The intern contributes to outreach efforts as well—preparing materials for corporate partners and supporting engagement with schools in South East Los Angeles—so that volunteers feel ready and confident to connect with their young writers. By helping streamline both program and volunteer processes, the intern ensures that every participant, whether student or volunteer, is set up for success.

 Throughout their work, the Programs & Volunteer Support Intern is encouraged to explore and integrate the core YS values of belonging, connection, exploration, play, antiracism, and equity. These values serve as a foundation for every project and daily task, shaping an internship experience that is both hands-on and mission-driven. By connecting the needs of students with the support of volunteers, the intern directly contributes to the impact Young Storytellers makes in schools and communities across Los Angeles.

 

Cool, But Let’s Get Specific. What’s Involved in This Internship?

Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer Coordination & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of volunteer applications, training completion, vaccination requirements, Live Scan background checks, and other compliance needs within the YS database.
  • Program Logistics & Data Management: Support scheduling, track and input student, school, and family paperwork and surveys using SOGO and Google Workspace tools (Drive, Docs, Sheets), and enter program-related data and communication notes into the YS database
  • Outreach & Recruitment: Assist YS staff at outreach events, community workshops, and partnership activities to recruit volunteers and strengthen community engagement. Create and prepare outreach materials such as research briefs, slideshows, and handouts for participants and partners.
  • Event Support: Help organize and execute program events—including student writing sessions, Big Show performances, and Day of Story workshops—as well as volunteer appreciation events that foster connection and recognition.
  • Community Building & Communications: Collaborate with YS Programs and Volunteer Teams to support communications with students, families, schools, and volunteers, ensuring that all participants feel welcomed, informed, and engaged.
    Equity & Inclusion Practices: Actively integrate YS’s DEIB and antiracism practices across program operations, volunteer management, training, and community interactions.
  • Project & Task Management: Manage priorities and responsibilities using Asana, working closely with staff to ensure smooth execution of projects and alignment with YS’s strategic goals.

What Are The Skills & Experiences Needed For This Internship?

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Experience working with schools, students, and/or educational programs preferred;
  • Familiarity with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc)
  • Excellent time management skills;
  • 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.
     

What Skills Will I Build as an Intern at Young Storytellers?

  • Build organization, communication, and public speaking skills that will boost your confidence in any professional setting.
  • Gain hands-on experience in schools and arts-based programs, learning how education and creativity come together to impact students.
  • Learn how nonprofits operate, from program management to volunteer engagement, while contributing to real community impact.
  • Develop the ability to integrate equity and antiracism practices into meaningful work with students, families, and volunteers.
  • Strengthen your ability to work both independently and collaboratively, preparing you for diverse workplace environments.

What is My Compensation and Commitment for This Position?

The Programs & Volunteer Support intern is a part time and remote position with a compensation set at $18.47 per hour with a schedule of 15-20 hours a week. The Young Storytellers office operates in a hybrid model from 9am-5pm with in-office days on Mondays.  

  • Hours and in-person days can be adjusted contingent on your schedule availability as we recognize you are a student first and foremost and should have a work/life balance to meet your goals. 

The Young Storyteller's Flexible Life-Balanced Work Culture: 

  • Hybrid work environment; DTLA in-office on Mondays, remote on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 
    • Opportunity to work from office location at any time outside of in-office days 
  • No meeting Fridays throughout the year 
  • Reimbursement budget for mileage for any out of office commuting 
  • A casual and creative workplace without a traditional business dress code 
  • Stable semi-monthly pay & reimbursements
    • Paid on the 15th and last day of the month 
  • Holiday office closure (extended time off for the week of Thanksgiving, weeks of Christmas through New Year’s)
  • Ability to attend doctors/professional care appointments without logging sick when under 3 hours 
  • People-First Operational Culture: Systems are intentionally designed to support staff well-being, prevent burnout, and evolve with team needs.
  • Collaborative & Thought-Partner Environment: All staff are empowered to shape decisions, contribute ideas, and co-create solutions across teams.
  • Equity in Action (Not Just Language): Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-Racism (DEIBAR) is embedded into hiring, policies, programming, and daily operations—not treated as an add-on.
  • Hands-On, High-Ownership Roles: All staff are trusted to lead, execute, and improve systems with autonomy and accountability.

What Are the Details for This Position?

This internship is provided as a part of the Los Angeles County Arts & Culture (LACAC) Arts Internship Program. Please note that only currently-enrolled college students (2 or 4-year undergraduate and community college students) who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County are eligible for LACAC positions. 

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


 

Ok, I’m In. How Do I Apply? 

Anticipated start date is August 1, 2026 and applications will open June 1, 2026 with applications accepted until the position is full. 

To apply, please visit the following link:https://forms.gle/tQ7PndJZMa71sGwC8  starting June 2026. 

Please be ready to upload the following two materials in PDF form: 

1.Resume / CV 

2. A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers.
 

Anything Else I Should Know?

Young Storytellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and our daily practices around equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, antidiscrimination, and antiracism are central to that value. Young Storytellers firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. We encourage women and gender diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all our positions. Young Storytellers has designed our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be a welcoming space for everyone. You can read more about our worldview on our website.
 

For any questions or accommodations while applying due to a disability, please email us at jobs@youngstorytellers.com