The Hidden Genius Project · 15 hours ago
(Non-paid) Support Services Intern(LA/Chi/Balti/Richmond CA/Atl)
Richmond, CA, US
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Hidden Genius Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Black male youth in achieving their care plan goals. The Support Services Intern will aid the Support Services Team by creating culturally-appropriate resource lists, conducting Needs Assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organization's Care Model and curriculum.
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Responsibilities
Develop rich connections with participating Black male youth and connect them and their families to community resources (i.e., transportation, employment opportunities, benefits, food, clothing, haircuts, hygiene kits)
Identify participant needs as they arise by completing and submitting Needs Assessments and managing attendance data through strategic planning with The Hidden Genius Project staff, Youth Care Champions, and Youth Educators
Solicit participant and parent/guardian feedback to guide responsible programmatic improvements to maximize participant enjoyment and success
Collaborating with staff, Genius Alumni, and Youth Educators to recommend enhancing the Life Skills portion of our Intensive Immersion Program’s curriculum and best practices for working with Black Male youth and their families to inform our Care Model better
Vetting and cultivating resource lists across all sites nationwide to better support Geniuses and families in connecting to key services and critical resources
Ensuring that the resource lists are culturally appropriate for the population we serve, keeping them updated regularly, and ensuring that they are fiscally sustainable
Support additional organizational initiatives, community engagement efforts, and national programming as needed
Assist with event planning, logistics, and facilitation
Engage and mentor youth participants and colleagues through hands-on learning experiences
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all program participants
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize program delivery
Participate in professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Support a broad range of operational tasks outside of the standard job scope to ensure youth success, including logistical support, crisis response, and creative problem-solving
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Program (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Coaching, Public Administration, Public Health, or closely related fields) or your first or second year of graduate school; If not enrolled in a Bachelor's Program, has at least four or more years of comparable work experience
Excellent leadership abilities and conflict resolution skills
High comfort level with various technology platforms and the ability to learn new ones
Experience mentoring, as well as a commitment to working with Black male youth
“Can do” attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Curriculum development skills or a willingness to learn how to
In good academic and relational standing with your University's Program and Placement Departments (if applicable)
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
Ability to receive feedback and engage in continuous self-improvement
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing work environment
Excellent research skills
Weekday, evening, and weekend availability
Other responsibilities as assigned
Must be fingerprinted, and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by the Hidden Genius Project before the Internship
TB testing will be required upon employment
Must pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment
Preferred
Principles, practices, methods, and strategies applicable to coaching, trauma-informed care, DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion), Critical Race Theory, holistic care management, youth recruitment, and program implementation
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent presentation and group facilitation skills
Benefits
Dynamic, collaborative, and purpose-driven work environment.
Meaningful opportunity to impact the lives of Black male youth and other youth of color.
Entrepreneurial organization with opportunities for innovation and leadership.
Direct connection to industry professionals and networking opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a national nonprofit.
Company
The Hidden Genius Project
The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationMetLife FoundationComcast NBCUniversal
2023-12-20Grant· $0.5M
2023-12-14Grant· $0.25M
2023-02-27Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Brandon Nicholson
Chief Executive Officer
Alicia Pinn, PHR, SHRM-CP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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