Participant Recruitment Intern — Community Outreach

Job overview

The Participant Recruitment Intern role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, with availability of up to 20 hours per week and occasional weekends. Compensation is not specified. AMIkids provides education and workforce development, treatment, and behavioral and skills training for young people; this role supports outreach and enrollment for its GED Program. The intern connects eligible youth ages 10–21 with education, career-readiness, and personal-growth opportunities. Through community outreach, information sessions, and relationships with schools and community partners, the role helps prospective participants and families understand the program and address barriers to participation.

What you'll do

• Conduct community outreach and attend local events to promote the program and recruit eligible youth within grant-defined geographic zones
• build relationships with school counselors and community partners
• host information sessions for youth and families
• help identify and address participation barriers such as transportation and scheduling
• provide on-site support at events and sessions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

participant recruitment intern

community outreach

baton rouge la

amikids

ged program

youth development

youth recruitment

community events

school partnerships

information sessions

enrollment support

workforce development

up to 20 hours weekly

occasional weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Growth opportunities, access to employee assistance and mental health resources, networking with community partners and youth development professionals, and real-world experience.

Why this role

The posting describes a paid learning opportunity for current students or recent graduates, with a six-month to one-year training commitment and availability up to 20 hours per week.

About the employer

AMIKids Baton Rouge, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.