CANDIDACY PROCESS
APPLICATION & PARENTAL CONSENT
Application includes:
Personal details
Schedule Availability
Experience & Interest
Parental Consent (if under 18)
Company Agreements
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE *ASAS NJ INTERN - Jr. PL APPLICATION*
COVER LETTER
OR
STATMENT OF INTEREST
Must be submitted as a Word, Google Doc, or PDF document.
Be sure to address and/or answer the following:
Why are you interested in this role?
What makes you a good fit for this role?
How will this opportunity align with your future education and/or career goals?
What contributions can you make to the ASAS NJ team to improve or diversify the current scholar experience?
REFERENCE CONTACTS
Must submit at least two personal and/or professional, non-family references. Include:
Name
Phone Numbers
Emails
Relationship
LETTER(s) OF RECOMMENDATION
Preferred, Not Required
Must be from a teacher, instructor, coach, manager, mentor, or similar non-family.
Recommendation should be specific to this role
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Preferred, Not Required
Photos, videos, documents, and/or links that showcase your experience and/or expertise in an enrichment support area. SEE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BELOW
INITIAL INTERVIEW & FACILITATION/ SUPPORT DEMO
If selected to move forward in the candidacy process, you will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and spam folders.
SECOND-ROUND INTERVIEW
May Not Be Required Based on Initial Interview
If required, you will be contacted via email to schedule a follow-up interview.
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and spam folders.
REFERENCES CONTACTED
If selected to move forward in the candidacy process, your listed references will be contacted by a member of our team.
NOTICE OF SELECTION STATUS
If selected to move forward in the candidacy process, you will be contacted by a member of our team with a request for confirmation of or additional information
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If NOT selected to move forward in the candidacy process, you will be contacted by a member via email to inform you.
BACKGROUND CHECKS & SCREENINGS
May Not Be Required If a Minor
If required, you will schedule a background check appointment and/or medical screening appointment.
Results must be submitted to the ASAS NJ Operations Coordinator immediately upon receipt.
Be sure to keep all receipts & documentation.
ONBOARDING
If cleared, you will complete a series of onboarding tasks including (but not limited to):
Signing of the official offer letter & working agreement
Direct deposit or check mailing setup
Signing of ASAS national & NJ chapter policies, handbooks, and agreements
ORIENTATIONS & TRAINING
After onboarding completion, you will complete training & orientations including (but not limited to):
Safe Schools online training
ASAS NJ chapter & intern/ Jr. staff orientation
SITE PLACEMENT & SHIFT ASSIGNMENT
After orientation & training completion, you will be assigned to an ASAS NJ site and weekly shift schedule.
WELCOME TO SITE
OFFICIAL START OF INTERNSHIP
Once approved & cleared, you will report to your assigned site at your assigned shift schedule time.
Site Coordinator (SC) (supervisor) may require additional orientation and/or training at the site.
Site Coordinator will assign specific tasks/responsibilities
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
ASAS staff are paid bi-monthly (every two weeks) in accordance with the ASAS national pay period schedule.
Depending on your start date, there may be 1-2 weeks before payment is processed.
To be sure, check with the ASAS NJ Operations Coordinator AFTER the completion of your
Safe Schools training to know when you can expect your first payment.
POSITION DETAILS
TITLE:
INTERN - Jr. Program Leader (Enrichment Course/ Activity Facilitation Support)
PAY:
$15/hour 10 hours per week
LOCATION(s):
Various throughout Newark. Sites include charter and public school sites.
TENTATIVE
FALL- LATE SPRING
INTERN WORK SCHEDULES:
ONE SHIFT SCHEDULE WILL BE ASSIGNED TO EACH INTERN AND
MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR THE DURATION OF THE INTERNSHIP:
SHIFT A
Monday-Friday 3:30–5:30 PM (NBOE & PhAC Sites)
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SHIFT B1
Monday-Thursday 3:30-5 PM; Friday 12:30–4:30 PM (BRICK, MPTCS & NSA Sites)
SHIFT B2
Monday-Thursday 3:30-5 PM; Friday 1–5 PM (BRICK, MPTCS & NSA Sites)
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SHIFT C1
Monday-Thursday 3:45-5:15 PM; Friday 12:45–4:45 PM (BRICK, MPTCS & NSA Sites)
SHIFT C2
Monday-Thursday 3:45-5:15 PM; Friday 1–5 PM (BRICK, MPTCS & NSA Sites)
PERKS:
Paid trainings, no weekends required, discounts on dining, travel & hotel, and entertainment through TicketsAtWork
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
PROGRAM & FACILITATION SUPPORT
Provide daily support for quality instruction and course/activity facilitation
Daily positive engagement that fosters a safe & secure environment where scholars thrive
Work collaboratively with site Program Team for the smooth delivery of program courses & activities
Prepare supplies and materials before program begins; clean-up and store materials tidily in ASAS NJ designations supply area
Cultivate inviting, safe, orderly environments where scholars are comfortable to share, create, & shine
Maintain professional & positive relationships with staff, partners, scholars, and families
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Always supervise scholars; no student alone, no 1-1 private interactions
Commitment to attending work daily, on-time for full shifts
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Attend and actively participate in professional development trainings, workshops, and meetings
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Track and monitor daily attendance
Assist Site Coordinator and/or Assistantt Site Coordinator with administrative tasks
Assist Program Team with scholar recruitment and/or family engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate has familiarity with and passion for working with inner-city youth, in addition to one year or more of non-profit, teaching, or related youth development program
Must be 16-20 years of age
Available to work the assigned work schedule without conflict
Love working with children with a connection to and passion for mentoring Newark/inner-city youth
English language proficiency (verbal & written)
Eligible to work in the US with children; clear fingerprinting, background, and Tuberculosis screening
Strong facilitation/group management skills
Ability to work cooperatively & collaboratively with program staff, students, parents, & community leaders
Effective communication demonstrating sensitivity to others & swift response to critically urgent incidents
Ability to positvely and actively respond to feedback while implementing necessary changes
Excellent organizational skills & familiarity with basic computer software programs
Compliance with the company, site, and/or school district/network policies protocols
Experience and/or expertise in one or more of (but not limited to) the following areas:
Animation/ Graphic Design/ Visual Arts
Carpentry & 3D Creation
Cooking
Cosmetology
DJing, Sound Engineering, Music Production
Fashion Design & Sewing, Crocheting, and Knitting
Financial Empowerment
Fitness & Wellness
Performing Arts: Music (production, vocal and/or instrument), Dance/Step, Drama/Theater, Poetry
Photography/Video Production
Sports
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
ADDITIONAL or PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL or PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity and experience with diverse populations and cultural competencies are strongly desired
1+ years of formal (non-family) experience with children in large group instructional, coaching, or camp settings