About the role#
The JMG Pathways Intern supports the youth team in delivering career-focused programming for young adults across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. This 8-week summer internship provides hands-on experience in workforce development, youth engagement, and community partnerships. You will help participants build confidence, explore career paths, and prepare for future employment or education.
What you'll do#
- Assist with outreach and recruitment to engage youth in workforce development and career readiness programming.
- Support onboarding, orientation, and participant engagement activities for all youth initiatives.
- Help youth explore career options using labor market information, career pathway tools, and virtual platforms.
- Support employer orientation activities and worksite engagement efforts.
- Assist with maintaining organized participant records and files.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of college coursework in human services, education, social work, business, communications, nonprofit leadership, workforce development, or a related field.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel independently to various locations within the service area.
- An interest in youth development, workforce development, education, or community engagement.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan (travel within the tri-county region may be required).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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