Athletics, Program & Administration Internship *SUMMER SEMESTER*
Athletics, Program & Administration Internship
*SUMMER SEMESTER: MAY-AUGUST*
About Detroit PAL
Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization with the mission of Helping Youth find their Greatness. The organization is positively impacting the lives of 12,000 youth each year through athletic and enrichment programs. PAL also empowers the community by training 1,700 volunteers and coaches, by creating safe places for kids to play, and by running quality programs which keep young people healthy and active. Detroit PAL's home office is located at the Old Tiger Stadium on Michigan near Trumbull, which is a hub of programming excellence for youth in and around Detroit.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a key internship project that assists the organization and staff
Work with directly with Program and Administration Coordinators to manage the needs and
responsibilities of program management
Learn and assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of Detroit PAL athletic and youth enrichment programs
Work directly with senior non-profit leadership
Work across the organization on multi-departmental projects
Desirable Credentials, Skills and Traits
Able to work in a team environment
Willingness to take the initiative and drive progress
Solid project management skills
Good attention to detail and organization
Decent writing and communication skills
High standards for excellence in execution
General Internship Objectives
Understand the goals and objectives of the Detroit PAL and the projects being conducted by program and administration staff
Gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of running youth development programs in an urban environment
Develop an understanding of the programmatic process from development to execution to evaluation
Learn more about non-profits and program management
Develop an understanding of how programs and fundraising work together at a non-profit
Next Steps
To apply for the position please email your resume and cover letter to intern@detroitpal.org. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.