Youth Community Intervention Intern

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Summary

Under the supervision of the Ibero Project RISE Youth Ambassador Supervisor(s), the Ibero Project RISE Youth Ambassadors (PRYA) provide youth voice, choice, and perspective to the youth empowerment initiative of the Ibero‑American Action League’s Project RISE. The vision of the Project RISE Youth Ambassadors is to carry out the Project RISE mission through youth‑engagement efforts that empower the community, promote social‑emotional learning, and cultivate dynamic community engagement.

Essential Functions

Reports to the Project RISE Empowerment Coordinator.

• Engage youth who live and/or learn in communities heavily impacted by gun violence, or who have been impacted by gun violence, in pro‑social programming, positive youth development, intergenerational mentoring, and restorative response efforts.
• Provide access to information regarding positive social events and activities in the Greater Rochester area and beyond.
• Support the Ibero PRYA Supervisor(s) in developing and implementing programming centered around pro‑social programming, positive youth development, intergenerational mentoring, and restorative response efforts that amplify protective factors and reduce risk factors of being impacted or involved in gun violence.
• Support existing youth‑focused efforts aimed at amplifying protective factors and reducing risk factors of gun‑violence involvement.
• Assist in connecting youth and families to caring community members to create and maintain healthy, rewarding intergenerational relationships within the community.
• Train in restorative practices and provide restorative services to the community, collaborating with existing restorative teams within Ibero when appropriate.
• Work some evenings and weekends as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Ibero‑American Action League’s President & CEO or designee.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled high‑school student (at least 14 years old).
• A passion for community engagement.
• Work permit at the time of start date.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred, not required).

Position Competencies

• Teamwork
  • Relates well with all kinds of people, inside and outside the organization.
  • Builds constructive and effective relationships.
  • Willing to participate in brave conversations.
  • Practices attentive and active listening.
• Conflict Resolution
  • Can accurately restate others’ opinions even when disagreeing.
  • Speaks with integrity: says what is meant and means what is said.
  • Faces interpersonal problems directly and promptly.
  • Shows sensitivity and patience toward others’ anxieties.
• Growth Potential
  • Demonstrates ability to adapt to new ideas and procedures.
  • Seeks out learning opportunities and applies new knowledge.
  • Eager to be challenged and develop professionally.
• Passion
  • Pursues responsibilities with energy and drive.
  • Communicates a compelling sense of core purpose.
  • Creates vision‑driven mileposts to rally support.
  • Maintains optimism.
• Professionalism
  • Effectively manages tasks and deliverables.
  • Reliable and follows through on commitments.
  • Meets meetings and work obligations on time.
• Leadership and Followership Skills
  • Self‑motivated and self‑aware of strengths, motivators, weaknesses, and limits.
  • Learns from mistakes and seeks growth opportunities.
  • Acts on learning and looks for ways to apply knowledge.

Physical Demands

The position may require occasional standing, squatting, and lifting of up to approximately 10 lb., as well as frequent sitting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.