EPIC Training and Program Intern Job Description

EPIC Training and Program Intern Job Description

EPIC Mission and Vision:
Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) prepares young people with disabilities to become actively engaged community leaders through education, leadership development and community service.

EPIC’s vision is for young people with disabilities transitioning into adulthood to be empowered to embrace their abilities and leadership skills, in order to achieve their goals for gainful employment, higher education and to live healthy lifestyles.


EPIC Training and Program Intern Overview:
The EPIC Training and Program Intern position is to assist the Director of EPIC in executing the programs of EPIC in direct service, development and capacity building. This position is for a young person between the ages of 18-24 with a disability who is looking to gain first hand experience in non profit start up, program development and program directing.

This position requires roughly 10 hours a month of development and program planning work and as EPIC’s programs launch an additional 2-10 hours a month at program events. Interns are expected to be punctual, dependable, professional and effectively manage the following responsibilities:
*Assist in presenting EPIC Community Trainings.
*Assist with community outreach to potential program participants, volunteers and partners.
*Proficient with email and knowledge of/willingness to learn other computer programs and skills.
*Available to attend monthly staff meeting and program events as necessary.
*Provide feedback in a timely manner
*Ability to represent EPIC’s mission and values within the community.
*Other responsibilities may be assessed over time to meet the needs of EPIC’s programs and development.

This internship is unpaid, however the Intern will receive the following:
*Training and experience in facilitation, public speaking, teaching techniques, event planning, fundraising and capacity building among many other skills.
*Customized career guidance by Pitch. Including assistance with resume building, interviewing and networking skills. For more information on Pitch please go to thewindup.tumblr.com
*Experience in all aspects of non profit start-up, program development, marketing and training and development.

For more information on EPIC please visit us at epicleaders.tumblr.com

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to inclusiveservice@gmail.com