RRHA College Summer Intern

1 month ago

Richmond, United States Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position is only open to designated RRHA residents.


CEO Youth Leadership and Employment Academy Summer Intern is part of RRHA’s commitment to the growth and development of its’ families to become productive, contributing citizens to the Greater Richmond Community. The opportunities provided to the youth of RRHA communities will assist them in becoming the future leaders, businesspeople, and politician of tomorrow.

The Summer Internship Program is designed to provide an opportunity for RRHA college students to apply and develop leadership skills by supervising and training young people who are in the above youth employment programs. This group will have supervisory responsibilities for the Career Exploration and Community Beautification participants and will assist in the development of training of the youth 14-18 years old.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

  • Supervise the Career Exploration and Community Beautification program participants which includes but is not limited to:
    1. Taking attendance daily;
    2. Providing work assignment to participants;
    3. Training participants on the aspects of their jobs;
    4. Answering any questions regarding work assignments;
    5. Encouraging and coaching participants as they perform their work; and
    6. Resolving conflicts that may be impacting the group’s effectiveness and/or working relationship.
  • Develop Training for the Youth Grounds Work Technicians Program participants which includes but is not limited to:
    1. Learning the tasks required for the Technician;
    2. Developing the training on the Technician work tasks;
    3. Monitoring if the training is effective and making modification to enhance the training; and
    4. Encouraging and coaching participants as they perform their work.
  • Modeling professional and mature behavior for program participants.
  • Consult with RRHA supervision or the Program Manager if a participant (s) are experiencing difficult performing their assignments.
  • Build positive relationships with program participants.

Job Competencies

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with procedures, policies, laws and regulations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious, cooperative and professional working relationships with others employees and the general public.
  • Ability to effectively exchange information with customers, supervisors and co-workers, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Education and/or Experience

Position requires Graduation from high school with a diploma or a GED program or currently enrolled in Trade School or a College/University.

Applicant must have and maintain a driving record acceptable to RRHA and its insurance carrier(s).

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee must have the ability to work with children and young adults, develop and communicate instructions and follow up on the status of task completion.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and work outdoors. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; using grounds equipment; walking out doors ; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, via telephone and computer. The employee must occasionally transport up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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