Leadership Trainer Internship
Job Description + Company Overview
FOCUS Training is looking for highly motivated students to join our Leadership Trainer Intern team. FOCUS delivers high-energy, in-person leadership and college readiness programs to students across the U.S. Interns will do a combination of virtual and in-person work, dependent on CDC health and safety guidelines. Interns will travel with experienced trainers to facilitate interactive programs for middle and high school students. They will learn to lead a team, develop and deliver educational workshops effectively, and polish their public speaking skills. As a leadership development company, FOCUS Training uses experiential learning techniques, dynamic trainers, and deep content to deliver exceptional leadership development experiences.
Requirements
- Junior status or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
- 2.8 GPA or higher
- Must be available to travel between the end of May through the end of July 2024 (including some weekends) as assigned
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Previous public speaking or facilitation experience is preferred but not required
- Must have access to a computer with a working webcam and reliable internet access
- Must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for company travel
Job Overview
- End of May through end of July commitment
- Facilitate interactive leadership programs for 6th - 12th-grade student groups ranging in size from 10 to 200+ participants
- Utilize Zoom and various virtual learning platforms to work remotely with FOCUS staff and student participants when necessary
- Travel domestically for program facilitation if/when needed; travel-associated costs to be paid for by FOCUS Training
- Interact with clients and students in a professional manner
- Assist in developing content and creating interactive leadership activities
Benefits
- Paid internship (Interns will be paid a total of $2000 for the internship period, including the end of May Bootcamp training through the end of July.)
- Hybrid experience of remote work and domestic travel
- Airfare, meals, and lodging paid for while traveling for FOCUS programs
- College credit available