Assistant Summer Intern Mentor - Social Media Manager

COMPANY: Ecosystem Central Services (REDCO) – Learning & Development 

POSITION: Assistant Summer Intern Mentor – Social Media Manager 

REPORT: Youth Internship Coordinator 

CLASSIFICATION: Contract 

LOCATION: Sicangu Co Headquarters Mission, SD 

COMPENSATION: $17.50/hour, 35 hours per week for the duration of the internship

JOB SUMMARY: 

The assistant Summer Intern Mentor will serve as a role model and mentor for participants (ages 16 – 24) in the 7Gen Summer Youth Internship. The Assistant Summer Intern Mentor will support the Youth Internship Coordinator to create a safe, engaging, and meaningful internship experience. The successful candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, able to handle confidential information, as well as demonstrate the ability to handle changing priorities. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and community members.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as a positive role model for the interns 

• Photograph and film internal events, staff activities, and day-to-day office life within the 7Gen Internship.  

• Maintain a well-organized digital media library, ensuring that content is properly labeled and categorized. 

• Ensure high-quality and visually appealing content that accurately reflects the culture and work environment. 

• Organize and upload all captured media (photos, videos) to designated internal drives for easy access and archival. 

• Create a content schedule with the Youth Internship Coordinator and Marketing. 

• Motivate interns to stay engaged with all internship activities  

• Participate in all internship activities alongside interns and encourage collaboration 

• Communicate any challenges or intern concerns to the Youth Internship Coordinator  

• Assist interns with their community projects 

• Adapt to evolving responsibilities, as directed by internship staff 

• Additional duties as assigned 

RECRUITMENTS: 

• Embrace the mission of the Sicangu Co Ecosystem and the 7Gen Vision 

• Experience working with youth, including supporting, encouraging, and/or mentoring. 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Strong interest in media, photography, videography, and storytelling 

• Basic experience with camera equipment, video editing software, and photo editing tools 

• Ability to serve as a role model to 20 summer interns 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize 

• Ability to work in both a collaborative team setting as well as independently 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Familiarity with Office 365 products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

• Must have a valid driver’s license 

• Must have dependable transportation 

• Must pass a comprehensive background check