Synergy Leadership Internship Program

Synergy Leadership Internship Program

Overview: A 10-week paid leadership development and internship opportunity designed specifically for college students from the Syracuse area. The program is built to help cultivate strong professional skills and develop exceptional work ethic.

Program Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 31, 2026

Key Pillars

• Professional Development
• Financial Literacy
• Service Growth
• Health & Wellness

Geographic Scope

• Syracuse area college students

Program Components

#### Professional & Personal Development

Gain real-world experience applying academic knowledge in professional settings

Develop communication and teamwork skills

Learn workplace navigation and responsibility management

Leadership training and work ethic development

#### Health & Living

Stress and time management training

Mental health and well-being focus

Balance and fulfillment in career and personal life

#### Financial Management

Essential financial literacy skills (budgeting, debt management, financial portfolio building)

Philanthropy and wealth-building education

Money management with social responsibility mindset

#### Service Growth & Civic Engagement

Active community participation and volunteering

Cultural competency development

Voting and democratic process engagement

Civic responsibility and social leadership

Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: Work at assigned worksite (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Friday: Power Fridays at Clarence Jordan Vision Center (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) - workshops and leadership training
• Remote placements: Up to 30 hours per week with flexible start/end times
• Lunch break: Half hour unpaid lunch break required

Work Modalities

• In-person placements with direct mentorship and hands-on experience
• Remote placements with weekly video check-ins and virtual team meetings
• Hybrid placements combining remote and in-person work

Matching Process

• Application and interview process to create personalized portfolio
• Portfolio compared with partner worksite job descriptions
• Meeting scheduled between student and partner worksite
• Partner worksites may interview multiple candidates

Orientation Week Topics

• Resume polishing
• Interview preparedness
• Dressing for success
• Soft skills
• Conflict resolution
• Punctuality & performance

Completion

• Final project presentation
• Certificate of completion
• Graduation ceremony

Contact Information

Organization: Mercy Works Incorporated Address: 1221 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, United States Phone: 315.435.6934 Email: program@mercy-works.org Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Partner: Clarence Jordan Vision Center