STEP Summer Program Internship 

Overview:

Strategies to Elevate People, Richmond (STEP) is a Christ-centered non-profit organization serving the Gilpin Court public housing community in Richmond, VA.  We are seeking energetic, caring, and organized high school students or rising college freshmen to serve as our Summer Program Interns for 2020.  The interns would be involved in the preparation and execution of hands-on learning activities and field trips with the Summer Enrichment program, and the drama, crafts, recreation, and biblical teaching of STEP’s Vacation Bible School. 

The Summer Enrichment Program will be held June 22nd-July 23rd from 2:30-6pm.  The program will run four days a week, with Mondays and Tuesdays as in-house days at the Calhoun Family Investment Center with activities such as sewing, woodworking, and movement, and Wednesdays and Thursdays as field trip days.

VBS will be held Monday-Friday, July 13th-17th from 2:30-6pm at Christ Presbyterian Church.

The internship will be an unpaid, 16 hour/week commitment, with 20 hours the week of VBS.  Occasionally, a long-distance field trip will increase this time.

Responsibilities include:

Arriving at 2pm to help prepare for each day’s activities.  Engaging creatively with children ages 1st grade through 5th grade on field trips to promote learning. Working patiently with the children as they master new and sometimes difficult skills. Assisting with administrative tasks in support of the summer programs as needs arise (e.g. making reminder phone calls to parents, recording attendance, and/or organizing curriculum materials). Writing a 500-word creative essay to reflect on your experience with STEP, to be submitted by August 13th (two weeks after the end of summer programming).  This essay may be published in STEP newsletters and other media. 

Qualifications:

Reliable transportation to and from program locations. Love for working with children. Both organized and flexible – able to stay on task but also willing to adapt as changes arise. Good communication skills – we want to know when you have questions or feedback for us.

Please complete the form below if you would like to apply. Please call the STEP office at (804) 648-7552 if you have any questions!