Paid Youth Research Internship: 9th-Grade Readiness

Young World Physical Education; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Opportunity

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is offering a paid YPAR Summer Connects Internship at Salem High School aimed at high school students. The internship focuses on conducting research to support incoming freshmen, collaborating on the design of a new Freshman Academy, and developing actionable recommendations. Ideal candidates are motivated high school leaders, particularly those who have prior experience with the Summer Connects program. The internship runs from July 6 to July 23, 2026, and is part-time from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Motivated high school students, preferably those who have participated in Summer Connects.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to team projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Youth-Led Research for high school readiness.
• Collaborate on Freshman Academy design.
• Work in teams with mentors and facilitators.
• Develop actionable recommendations for supporting freshmen.
• Prepare findings for Action Civics.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Job description

Young World Physical Education is offering a paid YPAR Summer Connects Internship at Salem High School aimed at high school students. The internship focuses on conducting research to support incoming freshmen, collaborating on the design of a new Freshman Academy, and developing actionable recommendations. Ideal candidates are motivated high school leaders, particularly those who have prior experience with the Summer Connects program. The internship runs from July 6 to July 23, 2026, and is part-time from Monday to Thursday.