Main Idea

Main IDEA is now accepting internship applications!

The following internships are available: 

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  • Term 1: Sept–Dec
  • Term 2: Jan–April
  • Term 3: May–Aug

Main IDEA Internships operate in accordance with an academic calendar, and are subject to change depending on the applicant’s academic year. Upon review of your application, a Main IDEA Team member will contact you if we wish to arrange an interview. Additionally, you are free to contact us with any further inquiries at info@mainidea.org. Thank you again for your interest!

COVID-19 Policy & Procedure:

  • All volunteers/staff must be fully-vaccinated (including Booster shots) for COVID-19
  • All volunteers/staff must strictly maintain full-mask coverage during the duration of all indoor programming.
  • COVID Symptoms:  any volunteers/staff who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are strongly encouraged to not attend Main IDEA programming until first testing negative to COVID-19 and/or until symptoms resolve.
  • Direct Exposure: any volunteers/staff who have had direct exposure to someone who has tested positive to COVID-19 within 24hrs must inform Main IDEA Director, Joy, prior to attending Main IDEA Programming, and test negative using a rapid test for 3 days (or 1 day using a PCR test).
  • Positive Test Result:  any volunteers/staff who receive a positive COVID-19 test result must inform Main IDEA Director and wait 5 days after receiving the positive test result before attending Main IDEA programming again; such volunteers/staff must also provide notice of receiving a negative RAPID test result before resuming Main IDEA  programming.

 

Required Forms:

 

Duties: 

 

Youth Work
  • Group Counselors/Leaders
  • Visual Art Teachers
  • Drama Teachers
  • Music Teachers
  • Dance Teachers
  • Creative Writing Teachers
  • Teen Program Leaders
Community Development
  • Networking with local businesses/organizations
  • Research
  • Community events and partnerships
  • fostering relationships with local families
Nonprofit Management*
  • Administrative Assisting
  • Program Evaluation
  • Grant Research and Writing
  • Fundraising
  • Social Media Management
  • Networking Events
*Applicants with a strong interest in this area must be available for the FULL 4-months of the internship; flexible schedule required.*
WHAT MAIN IDEA INTERNS CAN EXPECT:
  • Training and support from our leadership team
    • Staff Orientation & Training
    • daily/weekly staff meetings
    • one-on-one meetings with supervisor(s)
    • staff surveys
  • Flexible schedule
  • Develop non-profit management and community development skills (see description above)
  • Hands-on experience working with local youth and families
  • A passionate and collaborative work environment
  • First-hand knowledge of how art empowers under-resourced youth and communities
WHAT MAIN IDEA EXPECTS FROM INTERNS
  • A love for kids
  • A commitment and passion for our mission
  • Average of 180 hours per term (dependent on internship requirements)
    • 15-20 hours/week
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Good interpersonal & communication skills
  • Responsibility, Teamwork, Tenacity, attention to detail, willingness to learn
  • Must have transportation to/from the Program Sites (primarily on-site at Clark University)
  • Spanish Speaking skills a plus

Compensation: Unpaid; Apply for funding opportunities here!

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