Future Opening: Metanoia Junior Intern

Metanoia; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Hourly wage $10

Job summary

Metanoia Youth Leadership Junior Interns will support staff, students, and community partners with foundational and basic tasks. Junior Interns will learn how to work as a team, build good habits, and help others in a safe and positive environment.

Junior Interns are placed at different locations, including Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA), Metanoia’s main office, or local partner sites. They will assist with everyday activities, be respectful, and contribute where needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in High School.
• Must have completed a Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy job shadowing experience
• Enjoy learning and are open to trying new activities.
• Able to speak clearly and follow directions.
• Enjoy helping others and working as part of a team.
• Able to pay attention to details and stay organized.
• Willing to treat adults and other students with respect and politeness.
• Willing to learn how to use technology tools like Zoom or Microsoft Word, with help if needed

Responsibilities

• Show a positive attitude, work well with others and represent Metanoia in a respectful way at all times.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Assist staff with simple daily tasks such as organizing materials, setting up or putting away supplies, or light cleaning.
• Support staff or customers/clients by being helpful, polite, and respectful.
• Greet visitors, customers, or community members with kindness and direct them to the right person.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace (e.g., tidying work areas, returning items to storage).
• Always follow Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy’s (MYLA) “Rule of Three” protocol.
• Assist with basic errands on-site such as delivering items, restocking, or moving supplies (within legal guidelines).
• Assist with distributing food, supplies, or tools under direct staff Kitchen Manager supervision.
• Work closely with Site Supervisor to learn and complete assigned tasks.
• Follow all safety and work guidelines, in accordance with South Carolina Child Labor Laws.
• Other duties assigned and in accordance with South Carolina Child Labor Laws.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Strong organization

Clear communication

Respectful demeanor

Education

High school enrolment

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Word

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Company Description

Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We seek to support the development of a community that enjoys a sense of belonging, where we uphold each other, and where we find comfort in shared life experiences. We do this by seeking out and honing the unique assets that exist within the community. We listen to each other’s needs, helping to shape next‑generation leaders, building affordable housing, and facilitating greater job opportunities.

Why work for Metanoia?

We believe everyone has the inherent right to live well, in the places they love and call home. But like too many other historically marginalized communities, the assets within it — including its people, places and partnerships — are often undervalued or even unrecognized. Over time, this can create a sense of diminished possibilities. Metanoia is here to help reverse this trend by seeking out the unique assets that exist within the community and building on those strengths. When we invest in each other in this way, we can open hearts and minds to all that’s possible, inspiring a belief that we can all live in this place, and live well.

Job Summary

Metanoia Youth Leadership Junior Interns will support staff, students, and community partners with foundational and basic tasks. Junior Interns will learn how to work as a team, build good habits, and help others in a safe and positive environment. Junior Interns are placed at different locations, including Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA), Metanoia’s main office, or local partner sites. They will assist with everyday activities, be respectful, and contribute where needed. This is a great way to learn responsibility and build skills for the future. Junior Interns will report to the Director of Programs.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Must be enrolled in High School.
• Must have completed a Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy job shadowing experience
• Enjoy learning and are open to trying new activities.
• Able to speak clearly and follow directions.
• Enjoy helping others and working as part of a team.
• Able to pay attention to details and stay organized.
• Willing to treat adults and other students with respect and politeness.
• Willing to learn how to use technology tools like Zoom or Microsoft Word, with help if needed

Duties/Responsibilities

• Show a positive attitude, work well with others and represent Metanoia in a respectful way at all times.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Assist staff with simple daily tasks such as organizing materials, setting up or putting away supplies, or light cleaning.
• Support staff or customers/clients by being helpful, polite, and respectful.
• Greet visitors, customers, or community members with kindness and direct them to the right person.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace (e.g., tidying work areas, returning items to storage).
• Always follow Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy’s (MYLA) “Rule of Three” protocol.
• Assist with basic errands on-site such as delivering items, restocking, or moving supplies (within legal guidelines).
• Assist with distributing food, supplies, or tools under direct staff Kitchen Manager supervision.
• Work closely with Site Supervisor to learn and complete assigned tasks.
• Follow all safety and work guidelines, in accordance with South Carolina Child Labor Laws.
• Other duties assigned and in accordance with South Carolina Child Labor Laws.

Work Schedule

• Up to 6 hours per week

Benefits

• Some Paid Holidays
  Compensation: $10.00 per hour
  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We pursue an innovative model that supports communities in discovering and growing the assets of distressed neighborhoods, so that community health is restored from the inside out. We support a movement that champions thriving schools and businesses, enhancing core economic and social sustainability.

Why work for Metanoia?

Metanoia arrives at strong community participation by obeying the ‘Iron Rule’ of community organizing — to never do for people what they can do for themselves. And by always requiring an exchange for any opportunities we present to the community. For example, our after‑school programs are not free to parents but charge four hours‑worth of community participation a month. By creating systems of exchange, we create a sense of pride and ownership that local residents feel toward Metanoia. The highest compliment that is paid to us is when residents refer to Metanoia as “us” or “we” rather than “them.” To learn more about our organization please visit our website at metanoiasc.org.