Step Up Level 2 Job Description Form 2024

Thank you for your commitment to Step Up and Minneapolis youth. Please complete one form for each distinct position.

If you have additional questions about this form or Step Up in general, please contact Scott Kosloski at skosloski@achievetwincities.org

Company name *

Worksite address * This is the address of the specific location where the interns will work. If remote, write N/A

City *

Zip Code *

Will this job involve the intern traveling to multiple locations?

Yes

Who is the Main Contact for coordinating this position at your company? *

Direct supervisors full name *

Supervisor department

Supervisor email *

Supervisor phone *

Supervisor mailing address *

City *

Zip Code *

Each intern should have a workplace mentor.Will the intern’s direct supervisor also be their mentor? * If yes, skip to the "Job Information" section

Yes

Mentor name Who will mentor the intern during the employment period (if not supervisor)?

Mentor title

Mentor department

Mentor email

Mentor phone

Job Information

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Intern job title * This title should appeal to an intern and reflect job responsibilities. Do not use "Step Up Intern"

If applicable, please outline any age restrictions for this position. Step Up Level 2 Interns are 16-21 years old. Most interns are age 16 or 17.

If the intern is required to be 18 years of age or older, please specify the reason.

How would you describe the job duties and tasks to a 16 year old? * This description will be sent directly to your intern. Please be clear and review your explanation.

Please list three to four specific skills critical to success in this position. *

Hourly rate * Please enter numbers only (ex. 16.19 or 17.19) *Level 2 Interns are paid a minimum of 16/hour*

Hours of work per week * Step Up requires at least 15 hours per week but recommends 20-30, with a max of 40 hours per week

Describe the ideal work schedule for your intern(s). * Please be as specific as possible, i.e Tues-Thurs 9-12pm.

Will this job require evening and/or weekend hours? *

Can you accommodate an intern who can only work mornings or afternoons? *

Start Date: * The start date for 2024 Step Up is June 24th.

End date * The last day of the program is August 16, 2024

Total number of positions * How many identical positions in total - including supervisor and hours. If only 1, write 1.

Finding the Right Match for the Position

For each question, please select the answer that best describes your workplace. We will do our best to match the best intern for the job description and workplace.

How would you describe the size of your workplace? *

What type of working environment will the intern be working in? *

Do you envision your intern working on site or remotely this summer? *

If internship is remote and hybrid, what technology are you able to provide, if any? List any materials you intern could use during their internship (computer, hotspots, etc.)

If remote and hybrid, how often will you expect your interns will have their camera on? *

Please describe the appropriate workplace attire for your intern.

What type of work and/or projects will the intern be working on? *

Will the intern work in an environment with primarily other students or primarily adults? *

Will the intern work on a team or independently? *

How often will the intern assist customers/coworkers by providing information/answering questions? *

How often will the intern spend time filing and organizing materials and supplies? *

How often will the intern be handling/counting money or receiving payments by cash, check or credit? *

How often will the intern supervise younger students in classrooms, gymnasiums, park or field trips? *

How often will the intern enter data/information into a computer? *

How often will the intern perform general office activities? *

How often will the intern create basic designs, drawings, or illustrations? *

How often will the intern develop media such as documents, videos, web pages, newsletters or slides? *

How often will the intern be doing social media work, posting, creating content, analysis, etc.? *

How often will the intern work with their hands, tools or equipment to repair or build? *

How often will the intern identify new and more effective ways to solve problems? *

Are basic computer skills required? *

Yes

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) * Check the level that is absolutely necessary for your intern.

Google Docs and Sheets skills * Check the level that is absolutely necessary for your intern

If intermediate Excel skills are required, describe some primary tasks the intern will perform.

Other software skills needed:

In addition to English, my intern must be able to speak one of the following languages:

This position can support employees who have physical disabilities. *

Yes

This position can support employees with different learning styles. * Youth may need instructions in different formats including verbal, written, or demonstrations.

Yes

This position can support English Language Learners who may require extra assistance. *

Yes

What type of disabilities you have experience accommodating? Ex: Languages spoken, mobility accommodation, supporting neurodivergent interns/employees, etc.

Please provide names of past interns/other Step Up participants with whom you'd like to work: Step Up will do their best to honor these requests, but cannot guarantee.

Other specific preferences or requests: Step Up will do its best to accommodate these requests.

Step Up Expectations and Commitments

As a Step Up supervisor, I understand and commit to the following:

I will contact my intern to schedule an interview within 3 days of receiving the placement info. *

Yes

I will attempt to contact my intern by email/phone multiple times and reach out to Step Up if needed *

Yes

I will receive one intern placement per position. *

Yes

I understand Step Up Supervisor Orientation will be mandatory for me to complete * Supervisors will have multiple options for attending this orientation.

Yes

I understand that I will provide learning, mentorship, and work experience for our interns. *

Yes

In turn, Step Up commits to the following:

We will provide your intern with a nine-hour work readiness training certified by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, which teaches workplace and professionalism basic skills.

We will utilize our 20 years of experience and over 28,000 prior internships to make a high-quality match between your job description and a student candidate.

We will provide a job coach from our staff who will respond to any questions or concerns you have during the internship period within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).

We will offer a tailored supervisor orientation with new content to guide you in best practices for supervising youth interns and creating high-quality internships.

We will equip you with electronic document templates to help you achieve success with your intern.

By initialing in this box, I promise to adhere to the commitments listed above. *