UCI Field Study

Application for UCI Social Ecology Field Study
Accepting students for: Summer: No Fall: No Winter: No Spring: Yes
Placement type: Hybrid (In-person and Remote)
Length of Commitment: 1 quarter
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM
About Jamboree
Jamboree delivers high-quality affordable housing and services that transform lives and strengthen communities. With housing as the platform, we believe in the power of community to bring hope home to those starting out or starting over: working families, seniors, veterans, formerly homeless, and those with special needs. We build award-winning housing with LEED-certified quality they can afford, and provide supportive programs and services that instill both personal accomplishment and community pride. Jamboree's vision is to improve communities throughout California by developing a full range of quality housing affordable to everyone in a community, and provide supportive, life-enhancing services.
Community Impact Intern
Locations: Remote

• Assist the Community Impact department of Jamboree by means of data analytics, research projects, and community engagement.

• Compile information on resources, agencies, and educational materials that would benefit Jamboree residents and staff.
• Disseminate data and present recommendations for new opportunities within the organization.
• Assist Community Impact team members with seasonal projects.
• Occasional site visits to participate in events led by Resident Services Coordinators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food Program Intern
Locations: Remote, Occasional visits to food distribution locations

• Work productively and proactively with Coordinators and housing community
• Research local food resources relevant to specific demographics of Jamboree residents

• Call/email residents to notify them of upcoming food distributions
• Audit expiration dates for food handler licenses and contracts
• Maintain attendance records for programs and events
• Provide administrative support (filing, faxing, copying, data entry, etc)
• Assist at food distributions by taking photos for marketing and organizing food

• Submit forms and documentation to food distribution partners
• Attend team meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned

GIS Intern
Prerequisites: Be able to understand, support, and operate ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro or Map). Intermediate to advanced Python experience is preferred.
Locations: Remote, Occasional visits to Irvine Office

• Assist in developing the existing ESRI-GIS amenities program within the Business Development department.
• Assist in locating specific amenities such as pharmacies, grocery stores, etc., within a certain distance of current and/or future Jamboree properties.
• Work productively and proactively with Real Estate Development team
• Maintain organized spatial data and document files
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of documents for Real Estate Development

Resident Services Intern
Locations: "Anaheim, Brea, El Monte, Irvine, Long Beach, Riverside

• Work productively and proactively with Resident Service Coordinator and housing community
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment (including clean up)
• Provide support to the RSC by assisting in the setup of activities, work areas, distributing and collecting supplies
• Maintain attendance records for programs and events
• Provide administrative support (filing, faxing, copying, data entry, etc)
• Assists Resident Service Coordinator with conducting a progressive, challenging after-school program
• Assist youth with homework, providing basic math, reading, and writing help
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of after-school snacks and enrichment programs
• Research local resources and events for potential resident programs
• Serve as a role model to youth in the community

Senior Services Intern
Locations: Irvine, Mission Viejo

• Assist coordinators with various educational/wellness topics
• Assist in planning and facilitating community events; food distribution, arts & crafts, birthday parties, bingo
• Make positive contact with isolated seniors and encourage them to seek support
• Administrative support; designing calendars, flyers, research programs
• Other duties as assigned

Supportive Services Intern
Locations: Anaheim, Buena Park

• Assist in leading groups at Jamboree's Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments on various topics such as vocation, self-development, health & wellness, recreation, life skills and mental health
• Observe and conduct case management check-ins with clients focused on providing resources and referrals
• Shadow and assist in resident crisis intervention when necessary
• Participate trainings related to mental health, case management, and working with diverse and underserved populations
• Administrative support; filing case files, documentation, attendance tracking
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age
• Must be completing internship for academic credit through a college or university
• Ability to work with low-income individuals and/or individuals experiencing homelessness
• Interpersonal skills using patience, courtesy and problem solving ability
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication abilities
• Drive to make a positive impact in our community
• Background check required
• Be able to understand and support the completion of basic elementary school homework (Resident Services)
• Patience and compassion for working with our senior residents (Senior Services)