Internships

Job Summary: 

The BLC is looking for a highly motivated individual looking to gain experience in program assistance in a small non-profit organization. As the BLC is made up of a small staff, interns are able to have substantial direct involvement in programming activities with a great deal of responsibility in close coordination with a staff member. Exact duties of the position may vary depending upon the skills and interests of the candidate, but may include:

• Direct services:  staffing the Center and assisting workers as needed: filling out paperwork, navigating internet, referrals, etc.

• Programming: outreach and organization of classes, planning and organizing activities and events in conjunction with Center staff

• Administration: tracking program participation, entering information into a database, coordination of volunteer tasks, developing materials (flyers), assistance with the monthly newsletter, social media and other responsibilities as needed.

Job Summary:

The BLC is looking for highly motivated individuals looking to gain experience in family education programs. As the BLC is made up of a small staff, interns are able to have substantial direct involvement in programming activities with a great deal of responsibility in close coordination with staff members. Responsibilities for this position may include:

• Teaching English to adults

• Tutoring children with homework and other educational activities

• Interacting and coordinating with volunteers

• Collaborating with ESL teacher about joint projects and field trips

• Planning creative and engaging activities for children during down times

• Researching and reaching out into the community to find and organize field trips, interactive workshops, and guest speakers or presenters for both children and adults

• Keeping track of attendance

• Organizing special program events

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Available Fall and Spring Semesters

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The BLC is looking for highly motivated individuals looking to gain experience in English Language Instruction. As the BLC is made up of a small staff, interns are able to have substantial direct involvement in programming activities with a great deal of responsibility in close coordination with staff members. Responsibilities for this position may include:

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• Teaching English to adults as either lead or assistant instructor as part of a team of 2 (per class)

• Preparing lesson plans with the guidance of BLC program manager, appropriate to students’ level and relevant to their everyday lives

• Planning activities and field trips together with BLC staff to promote experiential learning

• Keeping track of attendance

• Communicating with BLC staff any issues related to students as needed