Careers
We are seeking passionate volunteers who care deeply about our community and the future of our younger generations. No matter your skill set, we welcome anyone willing to assist us in the early stages of building this organization. Your support will help us create a stable foundation to provide essential assistance to pregnant teenage girls and their children.
Organization : Stepping Stone Academy Foundation
Established: 2022
Mission Statement: Stepping Stone Academy Foundation is twofold: to empower pregnant teenage girls and their families with comprehensive support and education, and to shape a future where families flourish. We are dedicated to creating a secure environment that nurtures the well-being of young mothers and their children, guiding them from pregnancy to adulthood. We aim to foster resilient families, equipped for success, and to build a community that provides a new beginning, marked by stability and structure, for the next generation.
Positions:
Social Work Intern
Our nonprofit organization is seeking a Social Work Intern to support our mission ofproviding support and resources to pregnant teens and mothers. As a Social Work Intern,you will be responsible for researching and collecting data, coordinating services,fundraising, and conducting community outreach activities. This position is ideal for collegestudents interested in pursuing a career in social work or particularly in any field of maternaland child health. Responsibilities: ● Researching data to identify people and communities needing help. ● Assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine theirgoals. ● Help clients adjust to changes and challenges, such as illness, divorce,unemployment, homelessness, etc. ● Participate in case management activities, including coordinating services andmaking referrals ● Conduct outreach activities to engage and educate the community about our servicesand resources ● Assisting our team in providing individual and group entrance counseling ● Program development and evaluation ● Complete required documentation, including progress notes and other reports ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Active listening and critical thinking skills ● Empathy and understanding another person's experience and point of view ● Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite ● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information ● Knowledge of maternal and child health issues preferred ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Social Media Coordinator
If you think you have a creative mind, are good at multitasking, and can read KPIs, this job could be a match for you. Our ideal candidate has good time management skills to be a team leader in executing a strategy and release plan quickly. As a social media coordinator, your responsibility includes creating a release plan, executing it, communicating with the team, and helping them properly perform their task and campaigns. Responsibilities/Requirements: ● Using marketing tools such as Google ads or Facebook ads etc. ● Keeping up to date with upcoming social media platforms ● Monitoring social media profiles and content ● Engaging with clients and followers ● Tracking customer engagement ● Collaborating and communicating with other brands and profiles ● Assisting in Fundraising ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Active listening and critical thinking skills ● Empathy and understanding another person's experience and point of view ● Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite ● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. ● Knowledge of maternal and child health issues preferred ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends ● Knowledge of video editing and photo editing software ● Exceptional time management ● Excellent written and verbal communication
Public Relations Intern
We are searching for a strategic public relations person who can plan campaigns to build and maintain the client's Public Image. Public relations Interns are also in charge of establishing campaign goals in collaboration with clients, social media teams, and the marketing department. You must stay current with industry trends and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities: ● Developing, planning, and implementing Public Relations strategies ● Managing individual and other organization inquiries ● Press release research, authoring, and distribution to selected social media ● Developing public relations tactics and campaigns ● Organizing press conferences, exhibits, open days and press tours, among other things ● Managing the public relations component of a possible crisis ● Creating and managing brochures, handouts, direct mail flyers, promotional film, pictures Etc ● Examine the media coverage ● Assisting in Fundraising ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Active listening and critical thinking skills ● Empathy and understanding another person's experience and point of view ● Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite ● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information ● Knowledge of maternal and child health issues preferred ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends ● Business marketing for a similar discipline is necessary ● Excellent written and communication skills ● Creative writing ● Multitasking skills and the ability to function well under duress ● Able to problem solve ● Proactiveness Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Marketing Strategists/Event Planner
Provide content for various resources, manage and oversee social media pages, run contact marketing campaigns, and more. You will be instrumental in helping build our fundraising plan and managing our fundraising, sponsorship, and partnership events. Responsibilities: ● Develop marketing incentives ● Create and Main pain print and broadcast ● conduct market research for new opportunities and increase our presence in the ● create and edit copy for all marketing channels, including social media and blogs ● communicate with vendors and follow a list of projects and deadlines ● keep up with new industry trends. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Administrative Assistant
We are looking for reliable candidates who can help others by bringing a positive workplace presence. The position is perfect for assisting management and clients by managing calls, emails, reservations, and other similar duties. Responsibilities: ● Provide General support to other interns and management ● Organize and schedule meetings and appointments ● Develop and maintain an electronic filing system ● Prepare Communications such as emails, boys, reports, and others ● Assist in the preparation of documents and presentations as well as reports ● Help conduct research for other departments ● Understanding of office systems and procedures ● Ability to prioritize work and plan ahead ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Web Design Intern
Designers plan, create, and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics, and video clips. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. Responsibilities: ● Creating a suitable color scheme or incorporating the client's color scheme into the design ● Coding the site's navigation ● Designing buttons and other controls for the site ● Creating mockups of the site for client’s approval ● Fixing any functionality issues, including the removal of dead links ● Updating and maintaining the site ● Making backup files of the site ● Digital retouching and image editing. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Project/Assistant
Responsibilities ● Maintaining and keeping track of project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenses. ● Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings. ● Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings. ● Ensuring project deadlines are met. ● Determining project changes. ● Providing administrative support as required ● Assisting with project tasks as needed. ● Creating project management strategies. ● Assuring that projects follow frameworks and that all documentation is preserved to this point for every project. ● Assess project risks and issues and, where appropriate, offer solutions. ● Ascertain that stakeholder perspectives are managed in the direction of the best solution. ● Where appropriate, chair and facilitate meetings and distribute minutes to all project participants. ● Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills. ● Effectively work independently and as part of a team effectively. ● Experience with a variety of computer tasks. ● Expert in all applications of Microsoft Office ● File management, transcription, and other related skills are required. ● Ability to figure out tight deadlines Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods. ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers
Graphic Design
Responsibilities ● Maintaining client proposals, from design, typesetting, production, and print ● Talking with clients to determine their budget and needs ● Developing various concepts, graphics, and layouts for illustrations, logos, and websites ● Briefing and advising clients about style, format, timescales, and print ● Defining the arrangement of copy and size, illustrative elements, font style and size ● Making of material drafts based on an agreed brief ● Reviewing final designs and advising improvements if needed ● Cooperating with external printers daily, making sure deadlines are met, and material is delivered at the highest quality ● Degree in graphic design or other art-related fields ● Communicative ● Creative ● Problem-solving skills ● Literacy ● Technical ability ● Good time management. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods. ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Researcher and Assistant
The Researcher will work and will be responsible for assisting with research related to pregnant teens and mothers. The intern will gain academic credit for their work as part of their academic program requirements. Responsibilities 1. Research Methodology: This field focuses on the principles and techniques used in research across various disciplines. It covers topics such as research design, data collection methods, statistical analysis, and research ethics. 2. Research Psychology: This field combines principles of psychology with research methodology to study human behavior and cognition. Students learn about experimental design, data analysis, and research ethics in the context of psychological research. 3. Research Sociology: This field examines the methods and theories used in sociological research. Students learn about survey design, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, 4. and social research ethics, with a focus on studying human behavior and social institutions. 4. Research Public Health: This field combines principles of public health with research methodology to study health-related issues and interventions. Students learn about epidemiology, biostatistics, health behavior research, and program evaluation methods. 5. Research Economics: This field explores the methods and theories used in economic research. Students learn about econometric techniques, mathematical modeling, and statistical analysis to study economic phenomena and policy issues o Determine areas of research to increase knowledge in a particular field o Identify sources of funding, prepare research proposals, and submit a funding application o plan and perform experiments and surveys collect records and analyze data o Interpret data analyst results and draw interface and conclusions present research results to Management use research results to write reports papers and reviews and present findings in journals o Collaborate with research team industry and government agencies.
Research Assistant
Responsibilities: ● Conduct research on issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, such as access to healthcare, social support, education, employment, and mental health. ● Assist with data collection and analysis, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups with pregnant teens and mothers, and other stakeholders. ● Prepare research reports and summaries, including data visualization and analysis, for internal and external use. ● Assist with program evaluation, including the development of data collection tools, data entry, and data cleaning. ● Attend team meetings, provide updates on research progress, and assist with other tasks as needed. ● Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards when working with research participants and sensitive data. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods. ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.
Agricultural
Responsibilities: ● Assist with the planning and implementation of an agricultural program, including selecting crops and livestock, developing a planting and harvesting schedule, and identifying equipment needs. ● Oversee the daily care of crops and livestock, including watering, feeding, and monitoring for pests and diseases. ● Assist with the construction and maintenance of garden beds, hoop houses, and other structures as needed. ● Coordinate with other staff members to develop and implement educational programs related to agriculture, such as cooking and nutrition classes, and workshops on sustainable farming practices. ● Help to develop and maintain relationships with local farmers and community organizations to exchange knowledge and share resources. ● Assist with the sale of agricultural products at local farmers' markets, and through online and direct sales to community members. ● Keep accurate records of all agricultural activities, including crop and livestock yields, expenses, and revenue generated. ● Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Benefits: ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods. ● Gain academic credit for the internship. ● Learn about issues related to teen pregnancy and motherhood, social justice, and community engagement. ● Gain hands-on experience with research methods and data analysis. ● Work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team. ● Have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pregnant teens and mothers.