Graceful Guardians Paid Intern/Practicum Student

Graceful Guardians Paid Intern / Practicum Student Location: 3300 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118 Schedule: Flexible, typically 15–20 hours per week Work Hours: Weekdays between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Required Availability: Tuesdays (mandatory) Reports To: Field Instructor Work Setting: In-person Practicum Eligible: Yes (Social Work and related fields) Position Overview The Graceful Guardians Intern supports program operations to enhance the development, coordination, and implementation of holistic services for older adults (age 60+) participating in the program. This internship provides hands‑on experience in case management support, social programming, educational workshops, outreach, and community engagement. Interns gain meaningful exposure to program development and direct service within a mission‑driven nonprofit setting. Key Responsibilities Program Implementation Assist the Program Coordinator with the implementation of Graceful Guardians workshops and social activities Maintain accurate and organized member documentation Support creation of a monthly program newsletter highlighting program progress and member engagement Document member participation within the case management system Assist with program development efforts, including grant support, outcome tracking, evaluation activities, and funder reporting Direct Assistance to Older Adults Conduct phone outreach to current and prospective members Provide program information and connect members to services Research and gather community resources to support referrals Community Partnerships & Outreach Support collaboration with community partners to strengthen the Graceful Guardians support network Assist in outreach efforts to expand program visibility Qualifications Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Social Work, Public Health, Gerontology, or a related field (preferred) Demonstrates dependability and follows through on assigned tasks Strong interest in working with the older adult (60+) population Able to work in person during weekday hours, including Tuesdays Required Skills Strong communication and organizational skills Attention to detail Self‑motivated and proactive Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Compensation Opportunity This internship may be eligible for compensation through STL Youth Jobs . Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be between the ages of 16–24 Internship may begin as early as June 1 Up to 150 hours may be compensated at $15/hour Participants receive access to a job coach for transportation support and professional development Opportunity to earn a matched savings incentive of $750 when saving $250 Preference given to applicants residing in designated priority communities For more information on priority communities, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Angel Settlement Association