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PROJECT LEMONADE INC

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Funding Amount

$16.50 per hour (approximately $2,640 - $3,520 for full internship), plus up to $200 attendance bonus and up to $500 Basic Needs funding

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

L+EARN Internship

Overview: A paid, 12-week part-time internship at the Project Lemonade Store where youth gain hands-on job experience, career confidence, and develop essential employment skills.

Purpose: Provide youth with "Learn + Earn" opportunity through supportive environment for career development and first-time employment experience.

Award/Compensation:

  • Hourly Rate: $16.50 per hour

  • Hours: Up to 160 hours of work (approximately 10-12 weeks)

  • Work Schedule: 10-20 hours weekly, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm (standard shift is 5 hours, 3-4 days per week)

  • Attendance Bonus: Up to $200 for good attendance

  • Basic Needs Funding: Up to $500 accessible to interns

  • Total Potential: Approximately $2,640 - $3,520 plus bonuses

  • Pay Schedule: Biweekly on Fridays (check or direct deposit)

      • Program Components

    • Career and personal development workshops
    • Social activities with other interns
    • Career exploration and networking events
    • Weekly team skill-building meetings
    • Goal-setting support
    • Work and life skills support
    • Enrollment in SummerWorks job network for future employment
    • Post-internship connection to Intern Alumni group with ongoing activities and resources
    • Performance feedback and exit interviews

      Job Responsibilities

    • Inventory processing
    • Customer service and assisting shoppers
    • Store stocking, organization, and cleanliness
    • Supporting store operations

      Eligibility Requirements

    • Age: 16-24 years old
    • Foster Care Status: Current or recent involvement with child welfare system as a foster youth
    • Availability: Available to work 10-20 hours weekly, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
    • Transportation: Able to get to/from Project Lemonade at Lloyd Center (Trimet pass assistance available)
    • Accommodations: Program can adapt for youth living with disabilities

      Skills Gained

    • Enhanced communication skills
    • Collaboration abilities
    • Retail and customer service skills
    • Career confidence
    • Professional work ethic

    Contact Information

    Rebecca Gundle Email: rebecca@projectlemonadepdx.org

    Organization: Project Lemonade
    1008 Lloyd Center
    Portland, OR 97232
    503-395-3976
    501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 46-1675159

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Fill out the Internship Interest Form

    Step 2: Participate in in-person interview at Project Lemonade

    Step 3: If selected, become a temporary employee of Project Lemonade

    Step 4: Complete 12-week paid internship (up to 160 hours)

    Step 5: Receive performance feedback and participate in exit interview

    Key Details for Success

    Requirements for Success:

  • Motivation to work and gain skills

  • Positive attitude

  • Responsibility and work ethic

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Interest in giving back and helping others

    • Program Support:

  • Weekly team skill-building meetings

  • One-on-one goal-setting

  • Career exploration opportunities

  • Networking events

  • Transportation assistance (Trimet pass provided if needed)

    • Work Schedule Flexibility:

  • Internship adapted to meet individual needs and preferences

  • Standard shift: 5 hours, 3-4 days per week (up to 20 hours/week)

  • Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

  • Can be adjusted for individual circumstances

    • Post-Internship:

  • Connection to Intern Alumni group

  • Access to ongoing activities and resources

  • Enrollment in SummerWorks job network

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-servicesworkforce-developmentfoster-parents

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