Transformation Intern- Activity Coordinator

Position Summary: Project Transformation's (PT) collegiate summer experience is a hands-on, 10-week internship meant to ignite and equip service-oriented leaders to invest in their community. Interns will strategically live and work in teams to connect with children from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds through an equitable lens. Alongside PT staff and volunteers, interns will support children in activity sessions to promote their social-emotional development and passion for reading. Activity Coordinators (ACs) are responsible for implementing fun & engaging activities with the children. AC's ensure the safety of children during play, teach lessons plans, and convey curriculum in a meaningful way

Summer of Service: May 20, July 25, 2026

Job Duties:

• Under the guidance of PT Staff, plan and implement an 8-week, summer day camp for children, Mondays through Thursdays, leading approximately 30-60 elementary-aged children. Daily activities may include reading, literacy development, physical recreation, science projects, artistic crafts, musical enrichment, or other activities in which the gifts and talents of PT Rio's young adults can be shared with children
• Maintain a clean, fun, and safe program environment by following all Health and Safety Protocols to ensure the well-being of participants, interns, and volunteers
• Provide necessary activity instruction to campers
• Live intentionally in community housing provided by Project Transformation with other young adults
• Facilitate communication between Project Transformation staff, site church, and team of interns
• Build relationships with program participants, their parents, volunteers, and partner churches
• Submit lesson plans & data updates on time
• Break down/clean up
• Ensure that appreciation/Thank You letters are sent to volunteers throughout the summer
• Coordinate and implement 2 community events (Family Fun Night & End of Summer Celebration) to celebrate participants' families, volunteers, partner and site churches
• Participate in career/ vocational discernment service events that introduce various avenues of social justice opportunities through guest speakers and community partner visits

Schedule:

• Facilitate children's camp Monday-Thursday (8:15am-3:45pm)
• Attend team, & curriculum meetings as required
• Attend community dinners Monday-Wednesday (5:30-6:30pm)
• Attend weekly worship nights Tuesday (7:30pm)
• Participate in Friday Experiences
• Attend Sunday morning worship and evening community meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Must support the Mission and Core Values of Project Transformation
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 19 years of age or must have completed at least one year of college
• Must be respectful towards other faiths
• Must enjoy working with children & commit to helping them grow
• Must display communication, organization, problem-solving, dependability, and relationship-building skills
• Must be confident working with diverse & multi-generational populations (children, elderly, etc.)
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to work outdoors, under pressure, and in overstimulating environments (loud noises, hot weather, etc.)
• Must be comfortable speaking with parents/guardians, serving with young adult team, volunteers, community partners, and PT staff
• Must be available to attend 2-weeks of training in San Antonio, Texas May 20 – May 31, 2026
• Must be willing to serve in one of PT Rio's geographical areas – San Antonio, Georgetown, McAllen, or Corpus Christi, Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children
• Bilingual; Spanish speaking
• Comfortable communicating with volunteers and families
• Experience with data & other programs (Zoom, Google Drive, etc.)
• Reliable vehicle is preferred

*Reasonable accommodations will be made to persons with disabilities. *Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Compensation:

• $3,500 summer stipend, paid semi-monthly
• Room & Board
  • Community Meal Stipend
• CPR and First-Aid Certification
• Conferences/ Travel
• PT gear
• Professional & Social Experiential Learning Opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $1,250.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person