📢 Job Opportunity: Servant Leader Intern 📌 Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary 📍 Location: Queens, NY 💰 Compensation: $19 🕒 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 1:30 pm (30 hours per week July – August) 📅 Key Dates & Training Requirements: ✅ Pre-Service Training: May 10, 2025 (Forest Hills Community Center, Forest Hills, NY) ✅ National Training: June 3, 2025 - June 8, 2025 (Knoxville, TN – travel expenses covered by QCH) ✅ Post-Service Setup: Three days during the week of June 23, 2025 (Queens, NY) ✅ Summer Camp Dates: July 2, 2025 – August 15, 2025 🏡 About Queens Community House (QCH) Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the diverse communities of Queens. Through an extensive network of programs, we empower individuals and families across all ages, promoting personal growth and strengthening communities. We embrace innovation and social justice, welcoming those who share our mission of creating inclusive, thriving neighborhoods. 🎓 Position Overview We are seeking Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) with a passion for youth development to join our Summer/After School Programs. SLIs will serve as classroom leaders, facilitating engaging morning literacy sessions and dynamic afternoon activities. Ideal candidates are responsible, energetic, quick-thinking, and strong role models who can effectively work with small and large groups of children. 🎭 We are looking for SLIs with experience in: 📖 Literacy | ⚽ Sports | 💃 Dance | 🎨 Visual Arts | 📚 Academics | 🎼 Music | 🎭 Theater | 🥋 Karate | 🎤 Leadership Development | 🔬 STEM Instruction 📝 Primary Responsibilities ✔️ Lead and engage a group of up to 10 scholars (ages 6-11) during a 7-week summer program. ✔️ Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote high student engagement. ✔️ Deliver a literacy-based curriculum and lead enrichment activities. ✔️ Collaborate with staff on special projects and initiatives. ✔️ Maintain communication with supervisors regarding classroom updates and behavioral concerns. ✔️ Serve as a positive role model for students, families, and staff. ✔️ Ensure classroom spaces are well-maintained and secure. ✔️ Attend weekly staff meetings and complete professional development requirements. ✔️ Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress reports. ✔️ Support the creation of a structured, inclusive learning environment. ✔️ Other duties as assigned by program leadership. 📌 Qualifications ✅ College enrollment (minimum 2 years) in Education, Human Development, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field. ✅ Experience working with youth in after-school or camp settings. ✅ Strong skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, and group management. ✅ Experience leading youth in leadership development, community service, or civic engagement (preferred). ✅ Passion for designing and delivering hands-on, project-based learning experiences. ✅ Professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. ✅ Excellent time management, organization, and self-motivation. ✅ Strong verbal and written communication skills. ✅ Basic computer proficiency. ✅ Ability to pass all required background checks (NYS DOH Fingerprinting Screening, NYS Clearance Review, 3 Reference Checks, physical exam with updated TB test). 📅 Mandatory Trainings (Travel Expenses Covered by QCH) 🛠 Pre-Service Training: May 10, 2025 (Forest Hills Community Center, NY) ✈️ National Training: June 3 - June 8, 2025 (Knoxville, TN) 🏗 Post-Service Setup: Three days during the week of June 23, 2025 (Queens, NY) 🌎 Equal Opportunity Employer Queens Community House, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws. 🚫 Drug-Free Workplace 📩 Interested candidates? Apply today and make a difference!