Servant Leader Intern (Summer 2022)

The Listening Inc.’s (TLI) mission is to engage, change, and save lives with the performing arts through community engagement and youth programming. We are a community of socially minded creatives, artists, and performers, with a heartbeat for youth and paying it forward.

College-age young adults and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Responsibilities

● Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.

● Supervise and maintain safety of scholars.

● Maintain a professional decorum.

● Set up, manage and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor

organization.

● Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.

● Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.

● Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.

● Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator.

Qualifications

● Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing (typical age range is 18-30).

● Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.

● Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.