After School Programming Intern at Cathedral of The Rockies Boise First United Methodist Church

This is a Boise State WorkU internship opportunity for Fall 2026! If you don't know what Work U is or need a refresher, please check out our webpage here. When you apply to Work U, you will be able to list your top three Work U opportunities. A full list of available Work U opportunities can be found here. READY TO APPLY? Start your application here! Applications submitted by March 13 will be prioritized, and after that date, all open positions will remain posted until filled.

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ROLE
Objective: To implement a Tuesday after-school initiative for local refugee and migrant Junior High students that delivers a safe place after school, basic life skills training, no-cost English language instruction, and experiential learning opportunities through field trips and other group activities, with the aim of empowering their successful integration and fostering a welcoming and humanizing experience.
Mission: To empower refugee and migrant junior high students through after-school support, life skills, English instruction, and experiential learning, fostering their successful integration and a welcoming experience.

Program Highlights:

• Academic Support: Homework help, no cost English tutoring.
• Experiential learning: basic cooking classes, arts and crafts, field trips to local museums, libraries, zoo.
• Social-Emotional Learning: creating and maintaining relationships with volunteers and counselors where they can learn about self- awareness, self-management, and responsible decision making.
• Social Worker/ Multi Language Teacher Collaboration: Consistent communication and collaboration beyond the program.
• Family Engagement: Weekly check- ins, quarterly family gatherings.

OPPORTUNITY / PROJECT DUTIES

• Design and develop an activity schedule that provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students. This may include academic support, recreational activities, arts and crafts, and more.
• Work closely with volunteers to prepare and implement activities for the day.
• Participate and engage with students in planned activities, including crafts, group discussions, and other educational or recreational engagements.
• Provide academic assistance, promote positive behavior, and assist students with conflict resolution.
• Act as a liaison between staff, students, and volunteers. This includes communicating program updates, policies, and events.
• Work to establish a budget for supplies needed for the Program (current and future semester)
• Perform other duties pertaining to Club 717. (i.e. occasional shopping, data entry)

QUALIFICATIONS

• **Must be a COAS or Education Major 
• Must be available on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Must be available to attend Club 717 staff meetings on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
• Excellent work ethic: attendance, punctuality, trustworthiness, and adherence to Safe Sanctuary and Cathedral’s Policies.
• Enjoys interacting with youth and parents and is comfortable working with families from a variety of backgrounds who have a wide range of functional literacy.
• Able to direct classroom activities and work cooperatively with a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to participate as a team member.
• Be Kind, patient and considerate.
• Must set remaining time as in office hours, with occasional remote work hours.

SKILLS THAT INTERN WILL DEVELOP 

• Age level program planning.
• Mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Budgeting
• Safe Sanctuary Policy Training

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•  Must submit to background check (Cathedral will cover cost)

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