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Mercy Street · 3 months ago

Leadership Institute Senior Intern - Summer 2026

positionDallas, TX
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Mercy Street is seeking a Leadership Institute Senior Intern for their summer program aimed at mentoring high school students. The role involves facilitating programming, managing workshops, and building relationships with participants while embodying the organization's mission and values.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Facilitate Leadership Institute programming, which includes building relationships with high school participants, communication with volunteers, working as a team to create teaching content, assisting with classroom management, being a team player, creating a safe and fun environment for high school students
Manage a variety of workshops and/or microbusinesses, which will include training high school students, troubleshooting as problems arise, managing a team of employees, and ensuring a high level of quality and customer service
Attend and participate in weekly meetings which may require advance reading and/or preparation
Prepare and teach Bible studies, small group discussions, and lessons about leadership, business and other post-secondary opportunities for high school students
Willingness to work in close community with others, including the team of interns, Mercy Street staff, and program vendors and constituents
Be a team player

Qualification

Christian valuesExperience working with youthCross-cultural experienceTeam leadership experienceHard-working attitudeRelationship buildingSelf-awarenessFlexibilityInitiativeResponsibility

Required

Demonstrated understanding of the mission, vision and values of Mercy Street
Vibrant Christian spiritual walk
Eagerness to build relationships with high school students
Full summer availability
Hard-working and flexible attitude as long days/hours will often be required
High level of self-awareness and maturity
Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of living and working in Christian community
Demonstrated commitment, initiative, and responsibility
High school diploma or GED and at least one full year of college and/or work experience

Preferred

Experience working with youth
Experience working cross-culturally
Experience leading a team
Interest in business, social work, and/or youth ministry
Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is a plus

Company

Mercy Street

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Mercy Street is a nonprofit that provides sports, mentorship, and leadership programs for youth through christian mentorship.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://mercystreetdallas.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
The Dallas FoundationThe Village Giving Circle
2023-06-20Grant
2021-11-07Grant

Leadership Team

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Carlton Oby
Chief Executive Officer
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Errol Coner
Executive Vice President & COO
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Recent News

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The Dallas Foundation Announces $1.5M in New Grants to 45 Local Nonprofits
2023-06-26
Texas Women's Foundation
The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes a Record $260,000 to Organizations Supporting the African American Community
2022-02-21
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