Tessera · 12 hours ago
Summer Academy Intern
Spokane, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrTessera is a national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans. As a Summer Academy Intern, you will support Community Employment Services by creating and facilitating workshops that help students build job readiness skills and prepare for workplace success.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Work with individuals with disabilities ages 14-22 to discover their interests for employment and prepare them for employment
Job shadow Pre-ETS Instructors, Pre-ETS Supervisor, CES Manager, Career Advisor, Training Manager, Employee Support Program Manager, and Accessibility Specialist as they work with clients and employees
Assists with curriculum development and design of training materials
Assists in preparing content for classes and other events
Network with local businesses to create and develop work-based learning activities and work-based learning experiences
Conduct workplace readiness and self-advocacy trainings
Assist with jobs tours and informational interviews
Assist clients with job search activities such as resume building, interviewing skills, completing and submitting job applications
Provide on-the-job supports, training and coaching to students at their paid internship sites
Attend CES, Pre-ETS, Workforce Development team meetings
Maintain a professional and positive attitude
Attend intern team meetings and trainings
Work on a collaborative intern cohort team project
All Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Work with individuals with disabilities ages 14-22 to discover their interests for employment and prepare them for employment
Job shadow Pre-ETS Instructors, Pre-ETS Supervisor, CES Manager, Career Advisor, Training Manager, Employee Support Program Manager, and Accessibility Specialist as they work with clients and employees
Assists with curriculum development and design of training materials
Assists in preparing content for classes and other events
Network with local businesses to create and develop work-based learning activities and work-based learning experiences
Conduct workplace readiness and self-advocacy trainings
Assist with jobs tours and informational interviews
Assist clients with job search activities such as resume building, interviewing skills, completing and submitting job applications
Provide on-the-job supports, training and coaching to students at their paid internship sites
Attend CES, Pre-ETS, Workforce Development team meetings
Maintain a professional and positive attitude
Attend intern team meetings and trainings
Work on a collaborative intern cohort team project
All Other Duties as Assigned
Preferred
Preferably in the process of obtaining a BA/BS in Education, Human Services, Social Work, or a closely related field
Previous classroom instruction experience is preferred
A valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position
Must be able to pass Washington State DSHS background check
Benefits
Paid federal holidays and paid sick leave on a pro-rata basis, based on number of hours worked
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Tessera
With a purpose of creating opportunities for people with disabilities, we deliver services to our customers with more rigor, more heart.
Founded in 1988
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase