High School Intern/Nashville Davidson County Juvenile Court/Juvenile Court at Music City Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Administrative skills, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Case management

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

High POWER Youth Summer Employment Program Job Description Company Information: Company Name: Nashville Davidson County Juvenile Court Company Address: 100 Woodland Street Nashville, Tennessee 37213 Site Address: 100 Woodland Street Nashville, Tennessee 37213 Company Website: Juvenilecourt@nashville.gov Company Description: A court that handles legal matters involving minors, focusing on rehabilitation and the best interests rather than punishment. Nearest MTA Bus Stop: Woodland St & S 1st St EB Woodland St & N 1st St WB S 1st St & Woodland St NB Internship Information: Format: (In-Person Only) In-Person Positions Available: 3 Technology Used: Microsoft word Internship Title: Juvenile Court Intern Internship Description/Learning Objectives: * Gain a fundamental understanding of the juvenile justice system and the role of juvenile courts in Nashville. * Learn about legal procedures, court operations, and case management specific to juvenile cases. * Network with professionals in the legal and social services fields to gain insight and advice for future career planning. Job Duties: * Assist court staff with daily tasks to develop administrative and organizational skills. * Observe court hearings and proceedings to gain firsthand experience of courtroom dynamics and judicial decision-making processes. * Enhance communication skills by interacting with court personnel, attorneys, and stakeholders. * Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by analyzing case files and court documents. Preferred Competencies: Microsoft Office proficiency 17–18-year-old students General Information: Work Schedule Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm Dress Code: Business Casual Travel Required: None Physical Requirements: None Working Conditions: (example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.) Office Setting The full program is June 1st – July 17th June 1st – June 3rd: Interns attend work readiness skills training from 8am – 12pm. June 4th: Attend employer orientation meeting. June 5th: POWER Youth Summit at Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport June 9th – July 17th: Youth will report to their employer worksite location on Monday – Thursday or special schedule workday at the time scheduled by employer. You will be scheduled to work 6.5 hours daily which equals 24 hours per week. Friday Cohorts: Youth report to cohort sessions at assigned locations at 8:00am to 12:00noon on Fridays. July 17th: POWER Youth Summer Employment Program. If you are selected as a High School Intern, you will make $15.00 an hour and receive pre-program training and coaching to ensure you have the skills you need on the job. Interns are responsible for providing their own transportation to all orientation, training, worksite, and cohort times. Please consider your transportation needs prior to applying for the High School Internship program. There are opportunities to intern in many areas of Nashville, so please select the opportunity based on your access to transportation. The POWER Youth program, previously known as Opportunity NOW, provides career exploration and work experience activities for youth 14 to 24 years old. The name POWER Youth was selected by the peer youth leadership team based on how they view themselves and their future.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist court staff with daily administrative tasks and observe court hearings to understand judicial decision-making. They will also interact with attorneys and stakeholders to develop professional communication and problem-solving skills.