Basic Needs Assistant Internship

Overview

Bright Futures for Youth (BFFY) is providing one-year paid internships in several areas within our organization as part of our grant-funded BFFY Youth Job Corps program. This program targets youth ages 16-30 who may have experienced barriers to employment and are needing on-the-job training, coaching and supports to obtain the job skills necessary to be sustainably employed. Please see the internships available below.

No previous experience is necessary, as the applicant will work closely with Special Programs Director
and receive training in a variety of skills and responsibilities to become an integral part of our clothing
and food programs. This is a part-time, non-exempt internship position for one year, and is supervised
by the Special Programs Director.
Duties:
This position plays both support and leadership roles in BFFY’s food pantry and clothing programs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Clothing Closet
• Sorting and organizing clothing donations
• Examine items for any defects including holes, stains, or other issues
• Launder dirty items, prepare rejected goods for proper disposal
• Keeping the clothing closet area clean and organized
• Assisting youth with picking out clothing if needed
• Performing inventory on hygiene products, socks and underwear so more can be ordered when
needed
Food Pantry
• Keep pantry clean and organized
• Ensure shelves are well-stocked, and that there are bags of “ready to eat” foods ready to
distribute
• Help youth and families “shop” for food or grab “ready to eat” bags
• Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with the Kitchen and Nutrition Manager’s
direction
Cinderella Project
• Sorting and organizing formal wear donations
• Examine items for any defects including holes, stains, or other issues
• Launder dirty items, prepare rejected goods for proper disposal
• Help keep project site clean, organized and visually appealing
• Go through inventory a few times a year and remove items that are out of date, in disrepair, etc.

• Assist in organizing community events. This will include creating flyers, planning events,
coordinating snacks and drinks, decorations, working the events, clean up after events, etc.
• Working alongside and guiding our BFFY volunteers.
Qualifications:
• A love of fashion and clothing
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow up
• Ability to sort, fold, hang, and organize clothing
• Ability to stand in one place, twist and bend repeatedly for long periods
• Ability to connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. safely, possibly multiple times a day
• Because this is a grant-funded internship, the grant requires that the intern be between the ages
of 16 and 30.
Skills:
• Able to work well on a team and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to follow directions
• A positive, growth mindset
• The ability to ask for help or retraining when needed
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to switch tasks as needed and prioritize multiple tasks
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in use of computers (i.e., Microsoft Office programs, data entry, etc.)

Wage is $16.00 an hour

Please apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/basic-needs-assistant-internship-b2b49e29954a550a

Minimum Education and Experience