Summary
Location
Baltimore
Type
internship
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About this role
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of an assigned Director or other assigned associates, the Family Center Intern is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guests, and program participants. The primary functions of the Family Center Intern will be to highly engage program participants through the direct supervision of children. Youth under the supervision of the Family Center Intern may include (but are not limited to) those participating in Sports, Fun Days, Stay and Play, and Parent’s Night Out. The Family Center Intern will also be assigned administrative tasks including program roster management, flyer development, parent correspondence, and calendar development and distribution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Provide excellent services to members, guests, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange.
● Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members and program participants with positive and solution-driven interactions.
● Provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child.
● Provide effective and appropriate communication to children and caregivers.
● Highly engage youth by guiding activities, and monitoring actions while at play.
● Follow the activity curriculum and/or guidance for the program being delivered.
● Interact with children in a positive, caring, and respectful manner.
● Maintain all proper paperwork including sign-in/out process, behavior reports, incident reports, etc.
● Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.
● Work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
● Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct.
● Assist in all other areas as assigned.
Other facts
About The Y in Central Maryland
A MEANINGFUL CAREER IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
At the Y, we offer careers that are more than just “work”. Y associates move with purpose; they have meaningful careers doing what they love, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the community.
When you join the Y in Central Maryland team, you join a very special family of diverse professionals who have made the intentional decision to be a part of a cause-driven, charitable organization where they can build their career
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Y in Central Maryland strives to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve. In the face of the undeniable fact that systemic racism has permeated our country’s institutions, including our Y, we believe that we need not only respond to inequities, but also actively seek them out and address them. This is not only a moral imperative, but it makes us a stronger, more effective organization.
Our Y seeks to be for all, and to be for all means that we clearly state that Black lives matter. By stating this, we are not lessening the value of other lives. It is a recognition that in the past and in the present, racism has resulted in unequal opportunities. It is a call for equality, equity and justice for all.
We do this work with humility, recognizing that we must always first start from within.
We expect and ask that all stakeholders embrace that equity and anti-racism are central to the Y’s mission and values and hold us accountable in this journey towards making “For a better us” have real meaning.
For our full equity statement, please visit https://ymaryland.org/mission/aboutus/equity
EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY BENEFITS
At the Y, we invest in our associates’ well-being and the well-being of their families. This comprehensive focus includes tangible benefits. For a full list please visit ymaryland.org/careers
What you'll do
- The Family Center Intern is responsible for delivering excellent services to members and program participants while supervising children in various activities. This includes engaging youth, maintaining a safe environment, and handling administrative tasks.
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