Program Impact and Operations Intern

Summer Internship Program

Job Description

Summer 2025 

Title: Program Impact and Operations Intern
Department: Programming
Reports to: Impact & Evaluation Manager
Duration: 10 Weeks, starting Monday, 6/2/2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025

Organizational Overview:

Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. (PYB) was officially launched in June, 2015, with a mission to create transformative opportunities for thousands of young people, especially those from under-resourced families and communities, to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and positive leaders. A diverse and impassioned group of individuals, including leaders from the grass-roots to the tree-tops, have been working diligently to execute upon this mission by building an impactful program, a robust and sustainable organization, and ultimately a state-of-the-art youth basketball and education center to enable us to provide empowering experiences to many more children, youth, and families. 

Summary - PYB is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Program Impact and Operations Intern to support the execution and evaluation of our summer programs. The intern will work closely with the Impact & Evaluation Manager to track program effectiveness, support data collection and analysis, and assist with operational logistics that ensure PYB’s programming runs smoothly. This role provides hands-on experience in youth programming, community engagement, data management, and operations in a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering young people in and around the Philadelphia area.

Key Responsibilities:

Measurement, Evaluation, & Impact (50%)

• Assist in cleaning and merging program data, including participant demographics, registration, attendance, and survey responses.
• Support data visualization efforts for seasonal reporting.
• Support qualitative and quantitative evaluations of program impact.
• Help facilitate program surveys during designated survey weeks (8/4/25 & 8/11/25).
• Conduct and transcribe interviews with youth participants about their program experiences.
• Research best practices in modeling program impact and evaluation.
• Assist in monthly program iPad audits and maintaining internal program data accuracy.
• Export and organize program rosters and attendance reports using Rec Desk and Google Sheets.

Program Operations & Academy Support (45%)

• Manage program inventory (pinnies, basketballs, t-shirts) and track supplies in Sortly platform.
• Assist with hygiene kit distribution and weekly award giveaways.
• Research outreach events and community engagement opportunities.
• Provide scholarship support by assisting in writing scholarship letters and processing family memberships via Rec Desk and/or JotForms.
• Support the PYB Academy program in the evenings (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tues/Thurs/Fri):
  • Take attendance and monitor engagement.
  • Assist in program transitions between Lace Up Learn Up Summer Camp and Academy sessions (traffic management, participant pick-up/drop-off) between 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
  • Supervise field trips and maintain a positive program culture.
  • Assist in basketball game monitoring, scorekeeping, officiating, and overall program set up and clean up.

Mission-Aligned Research & Special Projects (5%)

• Collaborate with the Chief Missions Officer on research for PYB’s outreach initiatives and special events.
• Observe programming and take notes on program quality, participant engagement, and coach-mentor interactions.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies 

• Currently pursuing or completing an undergraduate degree, preferably majoring in social sciences, education, sports management, or related fields.
• Basic experience with Excel/Google Sheets for data entry and analysis.
• Passion for youth development and social impact through sports
• Ability to engage with youth ages 5-19.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Understanding of the socioeconomic landscape of Philadelphia and a commitment to cultural competence in youth work.
• Own laptop is preferred but not required.

Compensation

This opportunity will include wages of $16/hour for up to 30 hours/week for 10 weeks.

PYB prides itself on being a supportive workplace dedicated to employees’ personal and professional growth through stretch assignments, and access to staff and board meetings, mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities. 

This is a in-office position.  The intern is expected to work in-person at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center located at 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia.

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Why Join PYB?

• Gain hands-on experience in youth program impact assessment and community-centered operations.
• Work alongside experienced mentors and industry professionals.
• Support an organization committed to equity, empowerment, and social change.
• Expand your skills in data analysis, program management, and youth engagement.

To Apply

Job applications are rolling and applicants should submit their cover letter and resume directly through this platform or to the attention of: 

Office of Human Resources 

employment@phillyyouthbasketball.org 

Salary : $16