Location: Participating Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) high schools with some off-site locations including, but not limited to, field trips and Civic Nebraska headquarters. 

Purpose: The Youth Civic Leadership (YCL) team is seeking a 2024-2025 school year intern to support the New American Youth Leadership Academy (NAYLA) program.

As our NAYLA intern, you’ll get to

• Assist and support the YCL program manager and participating community learning center (CLC) school community coordinators (SCC) with comprehensive NAYLA administration and programming.
• Evaluate NAYLA curriculum and make recommendations for adjustments to best serve the program and population.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders, earning their commitment and follow through. 
• Work with diverse student populations on entrepreneurship, post high school readiness, SEL skills and community engagement. 
• Assist in the coordination of NAYLA “Pitch Day” event

This role might be for you if you have the following skills and experiences 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests
• Comfortable enforcing rules and appropriate behavior as necessary (experience in working with adolescents is a plus but not required!)
• Willingness to listen to new perspectives without judgment or personal input (Civic Nebraska is a non-partisan, non-profit organization)
• Interest in youth civic engagement; elevating the leadership of adolescents that identify as new Americans, education, and community building
• Reliable transportation

• Occasional evening availability to help with events (advance notice will be provided)
• Proficient use of Google Suite and shared drive

Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience as a new American. The NAYLA intern must pass a comprehensive background check.

Compensation

$13-$17 per hour, 10-15 hours per week. Additionally, Civic Nebraska will work with students who are seeking independent study credit. Minimum commitment of 2024-2025 school year.

To apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Lena Wimes at lena.wimes@civicnebraska.org.