SEAL Program Support Intern

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.