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 Housto n

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.