Youth Development Intern - After-School & School Programs

Kids for the Future; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym reimbursement

Certificate and reference letter

Potential for continued employment

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Lincoln, NE invites Youth Development Interns to work in LPS elementary and middle schools during the Spring 2027 semester.

Join a mission-driven team providing after-school care, developing curriculum, and supporting youth. Training provided; commitments January orientation through end of semester; shifts mornings and late afternoons; CPR/First Aid required.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications are required at the time of employment or to be completed within 60 days of starting employment.
• Commitment from January Orientation Date to end of the LPS semester 2027.
• Availability to work 3 shifts a week minimum (180 hours/semester).

Responsibilities

• Assist with after-school care and youth programming in elementary and middle schools.
• Support curriculum development and child development activities.
• Attend monthly trainings and check-ins and maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Collaborate with school personnel and partners to support youth well-being.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 501 South 7th Street,Lincoln, NE, 68508,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Year
• Employee Type Part-Time 19 or less
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Join our mission of "Helping Families Thrive".

Are you looking for a career working with youth? Are you mission driven? Family Service is the place for you!

We are looking for Youth Development Interns to work in LPS elementary and middle schools.

Limited spots available. School preference is given to early applicants

Spring 2027 Semester (LPS Schedule)

*Trainings in person and orientation required*

What we offer:

- A chance to gain experience with Lincoln's largest before and after-school care provider with hands-on care/teaching.

- Gain knowledge in curriculum, program, and child development.

- Develop de-escalation skills using a multi tiet system support.

- Monthly check-in meetings/trainings, professionnal development.

- Shifts: 7-8/9am AND OR 230/315-6pm.

- $25 gym reimbursement

- Kick-off and Closing celebration to include certificate and letter of reference.

- Potential for continued employment and career development

What we ask:

- Successful program completion involves a commitment from January Orientation Date to end of the LPS semester 2027. (exceptions may be made for students residing outside of Lincoln)

- Availability to work 3 shifts a week minimum. (180 hours/semester) Must be available to work afterschool shifts. Scheduling needs may change.

- Attendance at monthly check-in/training sessions.

-Communicate positively and be respectful of fellow team members.

- Build and support relationships with school personnel and partners.

-CPR training required and will be provided if needed.

Requirements

CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) and Basic First Aid certifications are required at the time of employment or to be completed within 60 days of starting employment. This will be for the Spring 2027 Youth Development Internship.