POWER Youth Summer Employment Program Job Description

Company Information:

Company Name:

Preston Taylor Ministries

Company Address:

4014 Indiana Avenue

Nashville, TN 37209

Site Address:

4014 Indiana Avenue

Nashville, TN 37209

Company Website:

www.prestontaylorministries.org

Company Description:

Incorporated in 1998 to confront many of the obstacles inherent in a low-income community, PTM’s mission is to empower youth to discover and live their God-inspired dreams, develop a love for learning, and build joy-filled friendships that glorify God. PTM believes that for at-risk youth to overcome obstacles, they need to be connected to a caring adult, a positive peer group, a purpose, and educational opportunity. PTM builds connectedness through after-school programming, one-on-one mentoring, life-skills and leadership training, discipleship, Bible studies, retreats/field trips, summer camps, and job development.

Nearest MTA Bus Stop:

Tennessee Ave and 55th Avenue North-#19 from downtown

Internship Information:

Format: (In-Person Only)

In Person

Positions Available:

3

Technology Used: 

None

Internship Title: 

Near Peer/Enrichment Camp Assistant

Internship Description/Learning Objectives:

Near Peers will report to the Enrichment Camp Director to help children build friendships, learn history/heritage, explore new interests, and have fun on field trips. In addition to program activities, Near Peers will have opportunities for:

• Leading team meetings with Enrichment Director and camp volunteers
• Planning and communication skills
• Facilitating enrichment activities in arts, theater, writing, dance, and architecture.

Job Duties:

• Plan and lead enrichment activities Guide and coach Enrichment Campers in enrichment activities 
• Supervise campers on Enrichment field trips 
• Lead meaningfully in conflict resolution 
• Maintain documentation of program measurements including attendance, participation, and camp outcomes. 
• Collaborate with the Enrichment Camp Director to prepare written lesson plans 
• Work with Enrichment Camp Director and Enrichment Campers to plan and execute Summer Showcase. 

Preferred Competencies:

Candidates need to possess good communication skills; have general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and the ability to collaborate with others. A background in education or previous work with elementary-aged students are preferred but not required.

General Information:

Work Schedule Days and Hours:

M-THUR 11:15am-5:45pm

Dress Code:

Athletic shorts 

T-shirt 

Athletic shoes

Travel Required:

Occasional field trips

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally lifting up to 25 poundsWorking Conditions: (example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.)Gymnasium, outdoors, and field trips with children, ages 7-10 years old.

The full program is June 1st – July 17th   

June 1st – June 3rd:   Interns attend work readiness skills training from 8am – 12pm.

June 4th:                      Attend employer orientation meeting.

June 5th:                      POWER Youth Summit at Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport

June 8th – July 17th:   Youth will report to their employer worksite location on Monday – 

                                       Thursday or special schedule workday at the time 

                                        scheduled by employer.  You will be scheduled to work 6.5 hours daily

                                      which equals 24 hours per week.

Friday Cohorts:              Youth report to cohort sessions at assigned locations at 8:00am to 12:00noon on Fridays.

July 17th:                     POWER Youth Summer Employment Program.             

If you are selected as a High School Intern, you will make $15.00 an hour and receive pre-program training and coaching to ensure you have the skills you need on the job. Interns are responsible for providing their own transportation to all orientation, training, worksite, and cohort times. Please consider your transportation needs prior to applying for the High School Internship program. There are opportunities to intern in many areas of Nashville, so please select the opportunity based on your access to transportation.

The POWER Youth program, previously known as Opportunity NOW, provides career exploration and work experience activities for youth 14 to 24 years old. The name POWER Youth was selected by the peer youth leadership team based on how they view themselves and their future.