Company Description
Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We seek to support the development of a community that enjoys a sense of belonging, where we uphold each other, and where we find comfort in shared life experiences. We do this by seeking out and honing the unique assets that exist within the community. We listen to each other’s needs, helping to shape next-generation leaders, building affordable housing, and facilitating greater job opportunities.
Why work for Metanoia? We believe everyone has the inherent right to live well, in the places they love and call home. But like too many other historically marginalized communities, the assets within it — including its people, places and partnerships — are often undervalued or even unrecognized. Over time, this can create a sense of diminished possibilities. Metanoia is here to help reverse this trend by seeking out the unique assets that exist within the community and building on those strengths. When we invest in each other in this way, we can open hearts and minds to all that’s possible, inspiring a belief that we can all live in this place, and live well.
Job Summary
The Servant Leader Intern has an extraordinary journey within an intergenerational model. The Servant Leader Intern will deliver Reading Curriculum to a small class of no more than 10 students for six weeks during the summer. They will fuel and empower young minds with leadership, literacy, and the power of social change, social action, and social justice. Their mission is to awaken and nurture the potential in scholars aged 5 to 14.
The Servant Leader Intern will deliver the invaluable Integrated Reading Curriculum created in collaboration with the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) and Metanoia, a community-centered organization.
Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities at the Ella Baker Policy Training Institute in Knoxville, Tennessee. This professional development opportunity is geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
Must have completed at least one year of College
Engage a maximum of 10 scholars in the Integrated Reading Curriculum for 6 weeks, according to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and Metanoia Freedom School.
Ability to attend all required training, including 5-day professional development training (Ella Baker Policy Training Institute) in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 28, 2024 – June 2, 2024.
Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
Set up, manage, and break down classroom space, according to the standards outlined by CDF and Metanoia.
Secure and organize the appropriate materials for classroom space and activities.
Supervise and support the safety of scholars.
Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
Serve as a Harambee! Leader throughout duration of program operation.
Facilitate and/or support implementation afternoon activities, outdoor time, special events, and field trips.
Start Date: May 22, 2024
Seasonal Full-Time Week of May 22, 2024 – July 26, 2024 40 hours/week (Full-Time)
May 22, 2024 – June 13, 2024: Mandatory professional development training and meetings as required by the CDF Freedom Schools national staff and Metanoia Freedom School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Compensation Starting $17.50/hourly, based on experience