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The Human Services Center Corporation (HSCC, located in Turtle Creek, PA) seeks student interns interested in macro-level organizing related to collaboration and youth issues for its various programs. There are three respective internships available: one with the McKeesport Collaborative, Mon Valley Providers Council (MVPC), and Youth LIFE (Learning In a Fun Environment) After-School Program respectively. Information on all of the Human Services Center’s activities and programs can be found on our website at http://www.hscc-mvpc.org. Links to the aforementioned will be especially helpful.
McKeesport Collaborative duties and learning opportunities will include:
Staffing and/or planning monthly meetings of the Working Groups: Education and Training, HIV and AIDS, and Housing;
Assist with planning and implementing our annual fundraising event - the HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk;
Coordinate World AIDS Day;
Research and pursue funding opportunities;
Plan, promote, and recruit youth for annual HIV/AIDS Summer Youth Program.
MVPC duties and learning opportunities will include:
Staffing monthly meetings of the Working Groups: Employment and Training, Health, Housing, and Youth;
Publishing quarterly newsletter – The Communicator and a Membership Directory;
Developing projects of each Working Group as determined by the membership;
Coordinating Osteoporosis and Vision Screenings throughout the Mon Valley;
Coordinating a major conference and Super Exposition of services.
Youth LIFE After-School duties and learning opportunities will include:
Planning events for the Youth LIFE After-School and KOOL Summer Programs;
Developing activities for youth, preparing proposals, and assisting with the annual report;
Coordinating guest speakers and special guests for the youth programs;
Attend monthly meetings of the Woodland Hills School District;
Organizing seminars for youth and parent participation, including a spring Safety Fair;
Maintaining relationships with community partners;
Assist in maintaining government contracts.
A suitable intern will be:
1. An advanced writer with quality communication skills;
2. In possession of current Act 33/34 Clearances (for Youth LIFE Program internship);
3. Self-motivated and eager to demonstrate leadership and initiative;
4. One who possesses computer skills in Word, Outlook, Power Point, and web searches;
5. Seeking a degree in social work, public administration, urban studies, or a related field;
6. Available 20 to 24 hours per week;
7. One who has a car, or other means of reliable transportation;
8. Able to commit the longest period of time, preferably September through April/May of the following year, but no less than through December. No “summer only” placements.
The HSCC offers a proven track record of mentoring student interns who are now in leadership positions with a variety of employers. Each position interacts considerably with hundreds of professionals at nonprofit agencies, corporate partners, funders, and the public at-large. Core areas of learning include: organizing, fundraising; marketing; collaboration; project development, implementation, and management; and additional macro-level skills. The Youth LIFE Program internship also affords a student with interaction with the consumer/recipient of service. A modest monthly/semester stipend is provided along with reimbursed expenses and the ability to attend trainings and conferences.
Interested candidates should first visit the website to identify which position is of most interest to her/him, and then contact Dave Coplan, Executive Director, at 412-829-7112 or by email to . For any position, a brief cover letter, resume, list of three references, and a professional or academic writing sample will be required prior to the interview.
Posted by Dave Turtle Creek, PA on November 07, 2007