Assistant Community Trainer - Intern

TITLE

Assistant Community Trainer - Intern

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Temporary Paid Internship (Summer)

REPORTS TO

Senior Director of Education & Prevention

LOCATION

This opportunity is primarily based in White Plains office, with an in-person schedule that includes both in office and community-based work. The role involves travel throughout Westchester County to meet the needs of our community partners, including (but not limited to) middle and high schools, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and other youth-serving agencies.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Assistant Community Trainer - Intern plays a key role in supporting My Sisters’ Place’s Education and Prevention initiatives to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed training and outreach across Westchester County. This position focuses on prevention education, grant support, and community engagement, with an emphasis on youth, schools, and community-based organizations. The Assistant Community Trainer - Intern is responsible for facilitating workshops, supporting curriculum implementation, strengthening community partnerships, and contributing to data collection and reporting efforts. This is a paid internship, non-managerial role prioritizing community engagement events, workshops, activities, and more outside of MSP’s office locations. To succeed in this role, one must demonstrate strong facilitation skills, adaptability, and a commitment to culturally responsive and survivor-centered practices.

EXPECTED RANGE OF HOURS

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Coordinate Safer Leadership Institute, REAL, Youth Council, and/or Coordinated Community Response Team programming. Facilitate teen dating violence prevention workshops, including Healthy Relationships and REAL programming. Assist community trainers in developing new partnerships and expanding our outreach-based initiatives. Research industry-related trends and overall data to strengthen and develop effective outreach strategies for Westchester-based youth. Assist in implementation and adaptation of curricula and training materials. Conduct outreach to schools, healthcare systems, and community partners. Support relationship-building to strengthen cross-departmental and external partner collaborations. Record, input, and assess data from programming, survey results, and industry-related data/trends via Apricot (or other systems). Provide brief support, referrals, and advocacy when appropriate. Represent MSP at community events. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Current college student or graduate in social work, sociology, gender/women’s studies or education preferred. Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Westchester County. Strong public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Flexible, creative, and adaptable with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment. Proficient with computers and other technology-based platforms. Experience working with adolescents and knowledge of teen dating violence, youth development, or anti oppression practices preferred.

SALARY

$24/hour, commensurate with experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

My Sisters’ Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace rooted in anti-oppression principles and social justice. We encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from historically marginalized communities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundwork Hudson Valley, Inc.