Metanoia Senior Intern

Metanoia; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA) is seeking Senior Interns to support youth development and community engagement across Metanoia’s partner network. Interns may work at MYLA sites, the main office, or partner organizations, handling administrative tasks, mentorship, customer service, and hands-on skill-building.

Senior Interns should maintain professionalism, model positive behavior, and collaborate with staff, while Junior Interns report to the Director of Programs.

Qualifications

• Must be in High School.
• Must have completed a Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy job shadowing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and the ability to follow instructions.
• Eager to learn and apply classroom management skills and procedures.
• Interest in relating to children and encouraging conversations about classroom lessons.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Works cooperatively with program staff and leadership.
• Ability to work in a team and lead when appropriate.
• Willingness to learn and use software utilized for the program such as Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Represent Metanoia and demonstrate professionalism with a positive attitude at all internship sites.
• Arrive on time and work well with others at all internship sites.
• Assist with daily tasks at the internship site, including administrative work, customer service, educational support, or creative projects.
• Assist scholars in completing assignments and tasks.
• Monitor scholars participation and behavior.
• Monitor health and safety practices and encourage acceptable behavior at all times.
• Support and maintain the health and safety of MYLA scholars and staff.
• Greet and assist visitors, customers, or clients professionally.
• Complete routine cleaning of the space as assigned.
• Follow Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy’s Rule of Three protocol.
• Guide and support scholars as they move through the building.
• Manage and keep track of supplies and equipment.
• Distribute breakfast and/or lunch under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Organization & detail orientation

Interest in youth development

Cooperative work style

Ability to lead when appropriate

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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 Academy (MYLA) Senior Interns play a key role in supporting youth development and community engagement through a range of internship placements across Metanoia’s network of partners. Senior Interns are placed at various sites, including the Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy, Metanoia’s main office, or local partner organizations. Depending on the site, responsibilities may include administrative support, youth mentorship, customer service, creative production assistance, and/or hands‑on skill‑building. Senior Interns are expected to maintain professionalism, contribute to a positive work environment, and serve as role models in both office and community‑based settings. Junior Interns will report to the Director of Programs.

Qualifications, Skills or Abilities

• Must be in High School
• Must have completed a Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy job shadowing experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly, write legibly, and follow instructions .
• Eager to learn and apply classroom management skills and procedures.
• Interest in relating to children and encouraging conversations about classroom lessons.
• Well Organized and pays attention to detail.
• Works cooperatively with program staff and leadership.
• Ability to work in a team and lead. Effective working with a team and can step up to lead when appropriate.
• Willingness to learn and use software utilized for the program such as (Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Represent Metanoia and demonstrate professionalism, with a positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to arrive on time and work well with others at all internship sites.
• Assist with daily tasks at the internship site, which may include administrative work, customer service, educational support, or creative projects.
• Assist scholars in completing assignments and tasks.
• Monitor scholars participation and behavior.
• Monitor health and safety practices and encourage acceptable behavior at all times.
• Support and maintain the health and safety of MYLA scholars and staff.
• Greet and assist visitors, customers, or clients in a professional manner at all times.
• Complete routine cleaning of the space as assigned.
• Always follow Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy’s (MYLA) “Rule of Three” protocol.
• Assist with guiding and supporting scholars as they move throughout the building.
• Manage and keep track of supplies and equipment.
• Distribute breakfast and/or lunch under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.

Work Schedule

• Up to 6 hours per week
• Some Paid Holidays

Compensation: $14.00 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.

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.