Afterschool Program Internship- Mi Espacio
The Mi Espacio after-school program is an academic program that supports high school students from the William Penn, Central York, York Tech, and West York High School’s. The program will offer direct mentorship, summer internship opportunities, college and career preparation, and more to high school students. The program will run after school programming in-person programming
Mi Espacio Goals:
- Support and maintain student’s academic success
- Empower students to share their stories
- Increase students understanding of post secondary education and career opportunities
- Help students feel engaged in community and leadership roles
Mi Espacio works mainly with high school students (9th through 12th grade), ELL students, and can accommodate students in extracurricular activities, sports, or who obtain employment.
Essential Functions of Position Dependent on Team Assignment
● Recruiting students to participate in the program;
● Facilitating the Mi Espacio curriculum in target schools
● Delivering educational workshops and activities related to college- and career-readiness, leadership development, civic engagement, health and financial literacy, as well as other life skills training and academic enrichment;
● Developing and leading community service activities and field trips for participants;
● Providing individual mentorship and support to program participants;
● Develop internship opportunities and connecting program participants to these opportunities;
● Facilitating multiracial safe-space conversations and other activities intended to improve school climate;
● Providing referral to other services as appropriate;
● Administering pre- and post-tests and tracking all program participation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Experience performing duties in multicultural environments.
● Excellent English writing and language skills (bilingual in Spanish).
● Highly organized and efficient, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
● Access to personal transportation.
● Fast learner.
● Some knowledge of popular education is preferred.