Hybrid Program Support Paid Intern- LACAC '25 bei Young Storytellers

Program Support Intern

LACAC Arts Internship – Begins Fall 2025

Who Are We?

Young Storytellers sparks creative self-discovery through storytelling. Our programs highlight young people as the center of their own narratives, emphasize that their stories matter, and celebrate their unique voices as the ones telling them. Young Storytellers works towards a future where young people experience the impact that their thoughts, feelings, and words can have on the world in which they live.

Young Storytellers works with students in elementary, middle, and high school. In elementary school, students write scripts that are completely their own; in middle school, students write stories about challenges that they face; and in high school, students explore how various communities are portrayed in the media and craft stories that they feel represent their self-identified communities. Students in each program work with volunteer mentors, and every student gets to see their work performed by professional actors. Young Storytellers programs are designed around Common Core standards, integrate Social and Emotional Learning activities, and include components of Learning for Justice’s Social Justice Standards.

What Is This Position?

As a Program Support Intern, you’ll play a vital role in making sure our creative writing and storytelling programs run smoothly for elementary, middle, and high school students across Los Angeles. Working closely with the Programs Team, you’ll assist in collecting and organizing key paperwork from students, families, and teachers, and help communicate important program info to make sure everyone feels informed, welcomed, and ready to participate.

You’ll get hands-on experience in program coordination, family engagement, and youth development—while helping hundreds of young storytellers find their voice and express themselves in a supportive, imaginative space. This is a great opportunity for students interested in education, arts programming, or working directly with communities in meaningful ways.

All YS interns are encouraged to explore and bring to life our values of belonging, connection, exploration, play, antiracism, and equity in everything they do. If you're looking to build your skills, grow your network, and make a difference—this is the internship for you!

Cool, But Let’s Get Specific. What’s Involved in This Internship?

Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Tracks and inputs program schedules, student, school, and family paperwork and surveys using SOGO and features of Google Workspace such as Drive, Docs, and Sheets;
• Works with the YS Programs and Volunteer Teams to support program logistics, including student writing sessions,Big Show performances, Day of Story workshops, and preparation of program materials;
• Supports communications and building community with students, families, and schools, as helpful and in tandem with the Programs Team members;
• Inputs data and communication notes into Young Storytellers database;
• Assists with outreach and community building in line with YS strategic goals;
• Manages task lists and priorities using Asana (program management software); 
• Supports the implementation of YS’s DEIB and antiracism practices in all parts of program operations, school community, and volunteer work.

Am I A Good Fit For This Position?

Desired Qualifications:

• Written and verbal fluency in both English and Spanish strongly preferred;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Attentive and responsive to program needs;
• Strong technical support skills and proficiency required, especially with Google Suites, Asana, and SOGO;
• Experience working with schools, students, and/or educational programs preferred;
• Excellent time management skills;
• The ability to handle sensitive personal information with integrity;
• Knowledge of or interest in the nonprofit and/or education sector is preferred;
• A willingness to learn and grow.

What Skills Will I Build as The Program Support Intern?

• Organization and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Experience working within the public school system;
• An understanding of how an arts-based program is managed;
• An understanding of nonprofit culture;
• How to integrate equity and antiracism into a social services organization;
• Confidence in working independently and as a team member.

What Are the Details for This Position?

This internship is provided as a part of the Los Angeles County Arts & Culture (LACAC) Arts Internship Program. Please note that only currently-enrolled college students (2 or 4-year undergraduate and community college students) who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County are eligible for LACAC positions. Young Storytellers LACAC Interns will begin in September 2025 and will work 400 hours before March 1, 2026 with an average of 16-20 hours per week. LACAC Interns will be paid $17.28/hour  for the 400 hours worked. The Young Storytellers team operates on a hybrid work schedule with some days remote and some days in-office in DTLA; we ask that our interns join us in-office at least two times a week. 

You can find more information on the LACAC Arts Internship Program here: https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/arts-internship-program-students/about-arts-internship-program-students

Ok, I’m In. How Do I Apply? 

To apply, please visit https://young-storytellers.breezy.hr/  to fill out an application and select “Program Support Intern” to apply. Be prepared to upload the following in PDF form:

• Resume / CV;
• A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers and this position in particular.

Anything Else I Should Know?

Young Storytellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and our daily practices around equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, antidiscrimination, and antiracism are central to that value. Young Storytellers firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. We encourage women and gender diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all our positions. Young Storytellers has designed our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be a welcoming space for everyone. You can read more about our worldview on our website.

For any questions or accommodations while applying due to a disability, please email us at or call us at 323.962.4500.