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Youth Staff R.E. Internship 2024-25

This opportunity is offered in the spirit of building community, broadening circles, and fostering intergenerational relations. It will provide youth who are ERUUF members a chance to share their love of UUism with the younger generation. This experience is truly emblematic of UU values: covenantal relationships rooted in community and mutual respect. Unlike other internships that offer a chance to learn work skills, this internship offers youth a chance to practice bringing their UU values into a work environment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed Coming of Age at ERUUF or another UU congregation.

With this internship you will:

  • Build leadership skills
  • Deepen knowledge of UU principles and how they can impact life and community
  • Build relationships with other adults at ERUUF (parents and teachers)
  • Create and deepen relationships with UU children
  • Add valuable experience and skills to your resume

 

Dates

Second service on Sundays at 10:45am-12:30pm from September 8, 2024- May 18, 2025

Summer Sundays may also be available
Once a month, there will be a training/connection time at 10am before service.

Breaks

Late December, Easter Sunday, and other occasional Multi-Generational Services

It is possible to miss an occasional Sunday. See Expectations below.

Compensation

$12/ session if intern hasn't completed Coming of Age

$15 / session if inter has completed Coming of Age

Expectations

  • Let RE staff know when you will be present and sign up on the RE Schedule for days that you will be interning.
  • Be on time or let us know if you will need to be late or be early.
  • Take initiative and find ways to help your teaching team.  For some interns, this is paying attention to the one-on-one support children may need and helping them.  For other interns, this may be leading portions of the class.  Other options exist too.
  • Communicate with teaching team and RE staff about ways you can most effectively help.

Duties and Responsibilities

Includes these but are not limited to:

  1. Work a minimum of three Sundays a month and not miss more than two consecutive Sundays. (check with Rev Jim if there are schedule conflicts).
  2. Stay until the last child is reunited with their parents (per policies).
  3. Attend RE intern meetings.
  4. Attend teacher training on safety prior to the start date.
  5. Attend other teacher trainings as they are offered.
  6. Help supervise and facilitate activities for children in grades preK-5 while they participate in RE classes.
  7. Assist the lead teacher by taking roll, helping with the lessons, being generally helpful and other roles as decided between intern and teaching team.
  8. Gather/return materials for teachers on Sunday morning if needed and know locations of materials in building.
  9. Model being a supportive and appropriate part of RE ERUUF community for younger children.

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