Risk Management Intern
The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!
Requirements:
This internship will be 32 hours a week, 9 weeks during the summer, in Snohomish County. The intern can work a combination of in-person and online, however much of the work will be in-person. This is for college students studying risk management or a related field. The internship is funded by a grant from the Spencer Education Foundation, and will require written reports sent to the foundation by the intern. Anticipated start date will be mid-May to early June, depending on college schedules.
Position Summary:
The Risk Management Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to the risk management efforts of the YMCA of Snohomish County. Working closely with the risk management team, the Risk Management Intern will collaborate with staff to observe risk management issues, research best practices, and create risk programs at Y branch locations, facilities, camps, etc., across the county. The intern will see first-hand how Enterprise Risk Management is executed in a non-profit, community-focused organization.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in full audits of vehicles, buildings, and programs
- Observe audits in action and learn the risk issues being audited
- Observe branch operations and aquatics programs, looking for risk
- Observe day and overnight camp programming; spend one night at overnight camp
- Read over all our different waivers, understand reasoning and usage
- Plan and execute an awareness campaign on a risk topic
- Research employee health and safety programs
- Update the Accident Prevention Program
- Create mini-trainings for topics such as Hazard Communication, Ergonomics, etc.
- Collaborate and coordinate with staff for on-site visitations and scheduling
- Attend monthly risk management meeting
- Attend YMCA leadership meetings and present at least once on a YMCA risk topic
- Attend risk-related meetings with our outside partners, i.e., insurance brokers and agents
- Attend local RIMS chapter meetings and events
- Create content for monthly risk and safety newsletters
- Assist on other projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in risk management, recreation, insurance, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong personal computer skills and experience with standard business software
- Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic
backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Must be comfortable wearing pool-appropriate swimwear and spending time in our pool
- Must have a vehicle. Mileage reimbursed when working between YMCA sites throughout the day.
Y Culture:
- Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect
members with one another and to the YMCA - Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Embrace Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
- Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values
- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
Collaboration:
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions
- Builds rapport and relates well to others
- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness:
- Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another
- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
- Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
- Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately
- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth:
- Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process
- Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology
Our benefits are AMAZING!
- FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
- Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
- FREE YMCA family membership for all staff.
- 20% off programs and services for all staff.
- Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
- 403b Retirement savings account available to all employees.
- 403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
- We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!