Summer Internship Job Description 2026

Counselors in Training (summer internship) is designed to support childcare staff in providing a clean, safe, enriching, and fun experience for summer day camp participants.  This program offers youth aged 13-16 an internship experience to prepare them for future employment in a childcare setting. Youth will learn the basics of working with children and also be encouraged to develop their own skills and talents. This program is also designed to develop professional development, leadership skills, financial literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety of children while encouraging an enriching and fun experience at summer camp.
• Willingness and capability of adhering to program guidelines, which include but are not limited to:
  • Ability to serve as a role model for younger program participants (i.e., appropriate language, dress, behavior, etc.)
  • No cell phones or other electronic devices are to be used for personal reasons during work hours.

• Engage with the children in various activities, including recreation, arts and crafts, literacy, and field trips.
• Help serve and clean up breakfast, lunch, and snack.
• Clean up after activities in all facility spaces.
• Accompany children to the bathroom.
• Assist in special projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A commitment to North Light’s mission and role in the community
• Strong communication and people skills
• Relate well to children.
• Must be at least 13 years of age or older and entering 7^th grade.
• The ability to:
  • Be patient, flexible & creative in responding to new challenges.
  • Work effectively with others.
  • Handle multiple tasks in an often fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Submit a completed and signed application, along with the parent handbook and all relevant documents, and be willing to participate in an interview.

Note: Applying does not guarantee having an interview.

Work Schedule

Part Time: Monday-Friday for 6 weeks (6.29.26-8.7.26)
Work hours: TBD

Compensation

Interns will receive a paid stipend.

Amount: TBD

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Light Community Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a completed application, CIT Application Updated (2026) (1).pdf along with a cover letter that explains who the applicant is and why this role is the right fit to thill@northlightcommunitycenter.org. *A cover letter is required to be considered for an interview.*