YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA (YSA) improves communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. Founded in 1986, YSA supports a global culture of engaged youth committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership, and achievement. The impact of YSA's work through service and service-learning is measured in student achievement, workplace readiness, and healthy communities.
We do this through:
- Public Mobilization Campaigns such as Global Youth Service Day, Semester of Service, and advocacy to media and public officials;
- Funding and Recognition through grants and awards geared toward youth, educators, service-learning coordinators, and program partners;
- Resources and Trainings that include the GYSD Planning Tool Kit, the Semester of Service Strategy Guide, the National Service Briefing, the Youth Service Institute, webinars, and individual support.
YSA is seeking an intern who will work with the Education Team and YSA Grants Team to:
- Assist with the development and creation of new educational resources
- Assist the YSA Grants Team with reviewing, processing, and tracking grant applications for various YSA Grants programs supporting youth service and service-learning
- Assist both Education and YSA Grants in the development of training PowerPoint presentations and webinars
- Research international best practices and examples in youth service-learning, especially in Europe and Latin America
- Research and track the use of YSA resources, recommending revisions and noting gaps
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience with youth service or service-learning as a participant (preferred)
- Interest in childhood-related issues at the national and international level
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Fluency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Full-time or part-time internship positions are available. Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students. This intern position is unpaid; a travel stipend is available.
