BRIDGE Student Internship Program

The BRIDGE Student Internship program is a bridge between TCU and the community. This “youth serving youth” experience provides college-age interns opportunities to work and serve in faith-based and non-profit organizations in ways that:

  1. Engage all of our TCU YOUTH Program Partners
  2. Provide targeted technical assistance
  3. Build civic-minded leaders for the future
  4. Allow students to apply classroom learning to meaningful outreach programming
  5. Give students hands-on work experience and valuable networking contacts
  6. Furnish opportunities to explore non-profit careers

Who are the BRIDGE Interns?

  1. College students  who are interested in careers in social services disciplines.
  2. Interested students outside the social service disciplines may be considered provided they have special skills of value to TCU YOUTH Program Partners: 
        i.e. computer skills, web-design, marketing, accounting systems, etc.

Structure:

  1. BRIDGE interns typically work 32 hours per week for 8 weeks in the summer
        or 10 hours per week for 16 weeks during the school year.
  2. BRIDGE Interns work with non profit and faith based agencies serving youth ages 12-21 in great Tarrant County
  3. The TCU YOUTH Program provides a financial stipend to interns for the projects they complete with our program partners.
  4. TCU college credits are available for BRIDGE Interns through the Civic Literacy Program in the Political Science Department.   
        Students are responsible for coordinating credit application and assignments with the Political Science Department.

Selection Process

  1. The BRIDGE Intern Selection Process features an  application and interview process to ensure that interns are appropriate candidates, serious about participation and possess the skills and desire to be of service to our partners.
  2. Applicants will be screened by the TCU  YOUTH Program Intern Coordinator who will then make appropriate referrals.
  3. Agencies will interview candidates and make the final selection of their interns
  4. Special consideration is given to TCU Community Scholars and applicants from underserved populations
  5. Assignments are subject to successful completion of  required screenings and background checks for each position

Available Internships - Click on job title for further details about the position.

  1. Annual Fundraising Plan and Policies Coordinator for H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center - FILLED

  2. Assistant Athletic Program Director for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc - FILLED.

  3. Bike Rally Fund Raiser Coordinator for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration - - FILLED

  4. Capital Expansion Manager for HOPE Farm, Inc.

  5. Career Skills Programming Director for United Community Centers

  6. Community Collaborations Specialist for TCU YOUTH Program - FILLED

  7. Community Engagement Specialist for TCU YOUTH Program- FILLED

  8. Curriculum Development and Educational Programming Coordinator for  H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center - FILLED

  9. Curriculum Development and Transportation Coordinator for Crossroads Youth Ministries - FILLED

  10. Employee Relations / Benefits Coordinator for United Community Centers - FILLED

  11. Features / Human Interest Journalist for United Community Centers FILLED

  12. Fund Development Specialist for United Community Centers - FILLED

  13. Golf Tournament Fundraising Coordinator for  H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center

  14. Juneteenth Stay in School Event Coordinator for TCU YOUTH Program

  15. Life Skills Programming Director for United Community Centers

  16. Music Director and Transportation Coordinator for Crossroads Youth Ministries

  17. Photojournalist / Videographer for United Community Centers FILLED

  18. Short Term Case Worker for United Community Centers - FILLED X 2

  19. Summer Day Camp Activities Director for United Community Centers

  20. Volunteer Manager for HOPE Farm, Inc.

  21. Youth Project Coordinator for Volunteer Center North Texas - Tarrant County - FILLED X 2

Applications are closed for Summer '08 BRIDGE Internships.

For additional information please contact:
Phone:  817-257-2043
E-mail:  youth@tcu.edu

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