Education Intern
***This internship is reserved for students eligible for the summer internship stipend. Eligible students will be notified via email from Student Engagement & Career Development.***
The mission of Ben’s Bells is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life.
Recent research demonstrates that kindness benefits our physical and mental health, and that recognizing kindness in others increases a person’s happiness and satisfaction. But just as solving a calculus problem requires advanced math skills, the challenges of daily life require advanced kindness skills. By focusing on kindness and being intentional in our personal interactions, we can improve our ability to connect. The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire individuals and communities to engage in kindness education and practice. For more information on the organization, visit www.bensbells.org.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Education Program Manager, the Ben’s Bells Kindness Education Intern will also work with our Camp KIND Instructor to support our educational programming, specifically focusing on Camp KIND 2023. The Intern will also work with Kind Campus and educational programming and outreach more generally. The Intern will learn about working in a non-profit organization, and will support education programs and outreach in the Tucson community and beyond.
Responsibilities
The Education Intern is responsible for supporting our kindness education programs, with special focus on assisting our lead instructor for Camp KIND, as well as supporting Kind Campus and educational outreach. Through this position, our Education Intern will learn about the research and evidence-based practices that comprise our kindness education programs. As research has shown, these crucial social-emotional skills empower students during their school years and throughout their lives. Duties include:
· Serve as teacher’s assistant for Camp KIND instructor, helping with activities and supervision of 8-12 campers per week.
· Support instructor and help facilitate Camp KIND drop-off, pick-up, and daily activities Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:30 during the following weeks:
June 5-9
June 12-16
June 19-23
June 26-30
· Observe Kind Campus-informed camp planning, management, and learning
· Learn about pro-social and kindness skills practiced in Kind Campus
· Provide feedback on kindness education activities for school-age groups (Kindergarten – 3rd grade)
· Provide assistance for Kind Campus materials for 2023-2024 school year
· Serve as Spokesperson at 2-4 community events, doing community outreach through tabling and information sharing about our mission and programs
· Support Social Media and outreach/communications for Education Department
· Participate in Bellings and Bell distribution
· Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Abilities
· Responsible, punctual, and detail-oriented
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Interest in the practice of intentional kindness, K-12 educational programming, and community education
· Interest in non-profit development and outreach
· Ability to work with a diverse team
· Flexible perspective and willingness to engage in self-reflection and meta-cognition
· Knowledge and skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
· Comfortable with multiple social media platforms
***This internship is reserved for students eligible for the summer internship stipend. Eligible students will be notified via email from Student Engagement & Career Development.***
Timeline
May 2023 – August 2023. NB: Start and end dates are flexible, with camp dates being required.