Summer Intern-Job Training Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire a Summer Intern-Job Training Specialist Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer?

Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer great full-time benefits including medical insurance, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness coverage, accident insurance, holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO), and a retirement savings plan. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland.

Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SUMMER INTERN-JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST

As a Summer Intern you will work in the Summer Youth Work Experience Programs with students ages 16-22 at an employer within the community. The Summer Intern will work with up to 4 participants at one site and will assist the youth with learning basic work skills and ensure that all participants work safely. Hours are based on the job assignment, but will occur M-F between 8-5, at an average of 25 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SUMMER INTERN-JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST

• Knowledge of different disabilities, learning styles and/or social services

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are you self-motivated but also a team player? Are you able to work efficiently with an awareness of what is going on around you?

Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you reliable? Do you have a positive attitude and take pride in your work? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend shifts.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity