What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Junior Servant Leader Intern position at Metanoia?
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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
The Junior Servant Leader Intern (JSL) supports a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for scholars aged 5 to 14 participating in the Metanoia CDF Freedom Schools® program. As part of an intergenerational team, the JSLI also helps encourage younger scholars to learn, participate, and build confidence during the Freedom School program.
Junior Servant Leader (JSL) Interns serve as positive role models by showing respect, kindness, and a willingness to help others. The JSL assists with daily activities, supports group learning, and helps keep the classroom organized and welcoming.
Jr. SLI’s also helps encourage teamwork, good behavior, and active participation among younger scholars. This role provides an opportunity for high school students to build leadership skills, strengthen communication, and gain experience working with others while making a positive impact in a community-focused program.
More about Metanoia CDF Freedom Schools® . We are proud to offer this outstanding, nationally recognized program for the 19th year to scholars who attend Chicora Elementary and live in Chicora or surrounding neighborhoods.
Nature and Scope
Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.
The CDF Freedom Schools® program provides summer and after-school enrichment through a research-based and multicultural curriculum that supports children and families through comprehensive, holistic development. It fosters environments where young people believe in their ability to make a difference in themselves, their families, schools, communities, country, and world with hope, education, and action.
To learn more about Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® (CDF) and Metanoia CDF Freedom Schools® program please follow the links for more information.
- Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools
- Engaging the Whole Family at Metanoia Freedom School
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in high school and participating in MYLA
- Successful completion of a MYLA job shadowing experience is required
- Enjoys working with children and helping others succeed
- Works well as part of a team with both students and adults
- Follows directions and communicates clearly and respectfully
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and asks for help when needed
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Demonstrates care and commitment to the safety and well-being of scholars
- Arrives on time, prepared, and ready to actively participate each day
Job Duties
- Assist staff with reading and learning activities in small groups of up to 10 scholars
- Help set up classrooms, keep materials organized, and support daily program operations following program guidelines
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating respect, leadership, responsibility, and positive behavior in all settings
- Participate in Harambee, group activities, games, field trips, and family engagement event
- Assist with distributing meals, supplies, and materials under staff supervision
- Follow all program expectations, including safety guidelines and supervision policies such as the “Rule of Three” (ensuring at least three individuals, including two adults, are always present)
- Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
Seasonal, Part-time
Hourly Rate
Compensation based on experience
Hourly Rate
Compensation based on experience
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.
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.
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