Job Description
Join Philadelphia's premier paid internship program designed exclusively for high school students! Gain hands-on experience in professional environments while earning competitive wages. Our 12-week program combines mentorship, skill-building workshops, and real-world projects to prepare you for future career success. Perfect for ambitious teens looking to explore career paths, build resumes, and develop professional networks in the City of Brotherly Love.
Why Join?
• Paid competitive wages ($15-18/hr)
• Flexible scheduling around school commitments
• Free professional development workshops
• Certificate of completion and LinkedIn recommendation
• Potential for seasonal extension
Responsibilities
- Support daily operations under mentor supervision
- Complete assigned administrative and project tasks
- Participate in weekly skill-building workshops
- Collaborate on team-based community projects
- Document progress and maintain professional portfolios
- Attend career readiness sessions
- Shadow professionals in diverse fields
Qualifications
- Current high school student (ages 16-19)
- Strong academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Reliable transportation to downtown Philadelphia
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Suite)
- Ability to commit to 15-20 hours/week
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Curiosity about professional careers
- Philadelphia resident preferred