SEAL Program Support Intern

About this role

Job Description:

SEAL (Summer Earn and Learn) Program Support Intern

Salary: $17.00/Hour

Locations: Regional – Supporting Bay City, Columbus, Sealy, Katy, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Waller, Wharton, and Southwest Houston.

Employment Type: Temporary

Duration: Approximately May through August (3 Months)

This temporary role supports the SEAL youth workforce initiatives, including seasonal work experience programs, internships, and summer employment activities. Staff in this position play a vital role in ensuring youth participants have safe, meaningful, and skill‑building work-based learning opportunities.

Purpose

To support the development, coordination, and oversight of high‑quality worksite placements for paid work experience, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities. This includes ensuring compliance, fostering employer partnerships, and contributing to the success of summer youth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and approve worksites in accordance with WIOA and HGCY requirements
• Conduct worksite inspections to ensure safe, supportive, and youth‑friendly environments
• Assist employers with onboarding processes, supervision expectations, and worksite agreements
• Monitor youth placements to ensure meaningful skill development, workplace readiness, and occupational exposure
• Track, document, and report youth skills attainment and progress
• Coordinate and process youth timekeeping, payroll submissions, and attendance documentation
• Serve as a point of contact for employers and youth, providing timely support and issue resolution
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and outcomes

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree OR two (2) years of experience in:
• Employer relations
• Human resources
• Workforce development
• Youth or young adult programming
• Customer service or related fields
• Note: College coursework may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis
• Knowledge of workplace safety, supervision standards, and professional conduct expectations
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends based on program needs
• Must be able to travel within the West Region, including Bay City, Columbus, Sealy, Katy, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Waller, Wharton, and Southwest Houston

- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills

• Must pass a background check
• Must obtain youth‑serving clearance (authorization to work with youth)

Preferred Skills

• Experience collaborating with employers, community partners, or training providers
• Understanding of occupational skills frameworks, career pathways, and work-based learning models
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to motivate youth, serve as a positive role model, and support goal achievement
• Experience in workforce development or youth employment programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer literacy

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform well in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven ability to meet or exceed performance goals and program expectations
• EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.