SEAL Program Support Intern

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