Rocket Kids Intern (Fall A)

Fall A Internship

Rocket Kids is a newly-designed youth work program providing educational development and recreational programming to the United States Army’s children and youth in Europe. Rocket Kids interns can participate in a 9-week session during a fall or spring term providing services to our U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands! Students can choose to leave in August or October for the fall session. Students will be trained to develop and implement programming in child development centers, school-age programs, and/or teen centers. Students earn 12 credit hours through participation and course work. Travel and housing costs will be covered, and interns will receive a living stipend.   

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old Must have United States citizenship.
• Must have prior experience (employment or volunteer) working with children in a professional group setting.
• Must have completed two full-time semesters at a college/university.
• Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) at a college/university that provides appropriate fields of study (i.e., early childhood education, recreation, youth development, education) or a field of study that relates to, and will achieve the program’s objectives, have completed undergraduate studies in the area of assigned responsibilities (i.e., early childhood education, sports, recreation, education, recreation therapy, crafts, special education, or social programming), be a recent graduate (within 3 years) with a degree in the aforementioned areas or other related educational experience, or be a graduate student who is in a field of study that relates to, and will achieve the Rocket Kids program’s goals and objectives.
• Must possess and maintain the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, climb, stoop, and stand on a routine basis, both inside and outside, while being exposed to varied weather conditions

Purpose of Position:

Rocket Kids interns will receive many benefits of participation, including:

• 12 hours of university undergraduate credit at a rate of $500.

• An opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution, supporting military families. 

• Many Rocket Kids interns are hired by Child and Youth Services Army Europe in early childhood, school-age and youth programs, and as teachers.

• Travel expenses and housing are paid in addition to a living stipend.

• Professional training and study in the child development and/or school-age care fields. 

• Engage in cultural experiences. 

• Great resume builder!

A major goal of on-campus student employment is to ensure student workers are provided with opportunities to develop the competencies employers have indicated are important. The NACE competencies in conjunction with your degree from UTOLEDO will help make you stand out as a stronger candidate when you graduate and leave the University.

Learning Outcomes/NACE Competencies: This position will focus on helping develop the following NACE Competencies:

• Career & Self Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Teamwork