SEAL Program Support Intern

SEAL (Summer Earn and Learn) Program Support Intern

Salary: $17.00/Hourly

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