

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
JOB DESCRIPTION: Intern
Job Duties
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Learn spiritual disciplines. God is our solid foundation.
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Learn Relationship skills and how to conduct yourself for success.
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Learn important Character traits and Winning in Life principles.
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Learn Life skills such as Financial Literacy and Nutrition.
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Learn Job skills while working in construction, lawn care, and agricultural industries.
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Clean property in the Lansdowne Neighborhood by cutting down trees, picking up trash, removing rocks and
overgrown brush, displacing dirt from curbs, etc.
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Provide construction, lawn maintenance, and various work for neighbors as needed.
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Attend educational field trips in East St. Louis and surrounding areas.
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Attend a mandatory week-long residency Team Illinois Youth Police Camp with Coaches emphasizing the principles of self-respect and service to others. (July 14 - 20).
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Be adaptable to changes in schedule and duties
Hours
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Work starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. and ends at approximately 4:00 p.m.
(Times may vary due to current Illinois Health Regulations)
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Monday through Friday
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Start Date: June 3rd, 2024 End Date: July 26th, 2024
Dates are contingent upon East St. Louis School District calendar.
Compensation
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$14.00 per hour.
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Paid Bi-Weekly (1st paycheck - June 14th, 2024) (Last paycheck - August 9th, 2024).
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Lunch will be provided for FREE.
Equipment
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Your first pair of Gloves, Mask, Safety Glasses, and Hearing protection will be provided.
If you lose these items, you are responsible for bringing your own EACH DAY.
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Lockers will be provided for your personal items to be placed in before work.
Attendance
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Is MANDATORY
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If you are going to miss a day of work, you MUST verbally talk to two (2) supervisors at least 24 hours in advance to receive absence approval.
Grounds for Termination
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Each employee will be given (2) strikes prior to termination
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Strike (1) - Verbal Warning
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Strike (2) - No Participation in upcoming field trip
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Strike (3) - Employee Termination
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Strikes include but are not limited to:
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Disrespect of supervisors, other interns, staff or volunteers
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Failure to show up for work without 24-hours notice
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Showing up late for work (if even by 1 minute)
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Bullying
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Getting sent home early for ANY reason
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Lying
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Using a phone during work hours
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Not respecting the equipment you will be using
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Cursing
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Sleeping while doing classroom work
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Not following Illinois Health Code requirements
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Immediate Termination
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Fighting
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Stealing
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Possession of any weapon or illegal drugs
All Internship Applicants will sign an Applicant Commitment agreeing to:
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Give their best effort to fulfill the Job Duties and follow the job guidelines each day, all day:
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Approach the Internship with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and full participation in all work and learning activities:
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Respectfully represent the RISE UP Summer Internship Program and Lansdowne UP:
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Understand that all Internship Job Description details and Guidelines are subject to change.
All Internship Parents/Legal Guardians will sign a Parent/Guardian Commitment agreeing to:
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Help my Intern succeed in the RISE UP 2024 Summer Internship Program;
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Reinforce basic participation requirements and success principles;
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Attend any mandatory Parent meetings and arrange to meet privately with the Program Director as needed.
APPLICANT COMMITMENT
PARENT COMMITMENT