Greening Youth

Foundation
Intern Orientation
Greening Youth
Foundation
Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization that
provides educational programming,
training, and career exposure to
opportunities in the conservation and
environmental fields for diverse youth.
GYF’s mission is to nurture enthusiastic
and responsible environmental
stewardship among under-served youth
and young adults while exposing them to
conservation and environmental careers.
 GYF Programs
• Public School Initiative (PSI)
• Collegiate & High School Internship Program (CHIP)
• Urban Youth Corps (UYC)
• Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
• Historically Black Colleges
and Universities Internship (HBCUI)
• Resource Assistants Program (RAP)
• Second Century Internship Program
 Urban Conservation
Training Institute
UCTI is a 3.5 acre educational farm and training center
that provides youth development programming,
workshops, and events aimed at offering
transformative outdoor experiences to the
communities we serve.
 Youth Conservation
Corps
Through the YCC, GYF provides youth and young adults with skills,
transformative experiences, and support that prepares them as the
next generation of global environmental leaders. Using targeted
recruiting methods, specialized job-preparation training,
marketable certifications, mentorship programs, paid internships,
service projects, job reviews, assessments, and several levels of
support, GYF places youth and young adults on a viable path to
economic self-sufficiency.
Resource Assistants
Program
The Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is an
internship for individuals who are interested in
conservation and/or natural and cultural
resources, environmental management,
research and development, and career
opportunities with land management agencies.
The program emphasizes outreach and
recruitment of current students, recent
graduates, and underrepresented populations.
 Hiring Authorities:
RAP
The Resource Assistant hiring authority is designed to
facilitate learning experiences for participants while they
accomplish vital agency work. RAs may acquire two-year
hiring eligibility to apply to FS merit announcements after
960 hours of satisfactory work and at least an Associate
degree.
 Hiring Authorities:
PLC
The Public Land Corps program provides the opportunity for
young people between the ages of 16 and 30 to work on
conservation projects on public lands. Participants must
successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120
hours on federal lands through the PLC. PLC members are
not federal government employees, but those who
successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible
to use a noncompetitive hiring status for two years.
 BLM DHA Program
DHA-RAI is an 11-week rigorous summer internship program for
current college students or recent graduates. The program offers
geoscience opportunities that engage new and diverse viewpoints
while working on rigorous projects designed for attracting,
recruiting, and filling mission-critical positions within the agency.
Participants that successfully complete the program will be eligible
to be non-competitively hired into federal positions for two years
starting from the completion date of their qualifying degree
program.
 GYF and You
• At-will employment
• Protocols
• No paid vacation, holidays, lunch breaks,
sick days, and government shutdowns
• Covered by GYF’s Workers’ Comp Insurance
 Roles and
Responsibilities
 Supervisors
• Prepare for intern’s arrival & train them for the duties of
their position
• Provide constructive feedback and support with projects
• Communicate with GYF on major occurrences
(achievements, awards, disciplinary action)
• Provide academic and professional guidance
• Complete a performance review
• Share information about federal employment
• Q1 survey and Internship Performance Review
• Approve intern hours
 Performance
• Strengths
Reviews
• Judgement
• Weaknesses • Dependability
• Quality of work • Creativity
• Competency • Progression
• Communication skills • Attitude
• Productivity • Professional Interests
• Teamwork • Confidence
• Time management • Initiative
 Greening Youth
Foundation
• Provide structured program and resources as it relates
to career and internship opportunities
• Offer mentorship and guidance throughout the program
• Tailored trainings and professional development
opportunities
• Bi-weekly stipend
• Uniform*
• Housing allowance*
• Travel allowance*
• Health insurance*
 Interns
• Take responsibility for growth and success
• Pre, Q1, and Post-Internship Surveys
• Adhere to the GYF Code of Conduct
• Communicate needs and be open to exploring new
careers and opportunities
• Follow GYF and site protocols
• Document volunteer hours of engagement*
• Submit timesheets on time
• Submit a final report and/or digital media journal
Digital Media Journals
and Final Report
 Code of Conduct
• Act in a professional and ethical manner
• Be mindful of your appearance and dress appropriately
• Follow through on commitments
• Do not conduct personal business during work hours
• Be on time to work and with assignments
• Give everything your best effort
• Be positive and supportive
 Code of Conduct
• Be fair, considerate, honest, trustworthy, and
cooperative
• Accept constructive criticism
• Seek to enhance your professional effectiveness by
improving skills and acquiring new knowledge
• Keep an open mind
• Seek feedback from your supervisors, accept
suggestions for corrective changes in behavior, and
attempt to improve performance
 Code of Conduct
• Be observant
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Keep coworkers informed
• Listen and ask questions
• Assert yourself and your ideas in an appropriate and
tactful manner
 Code of Conduct
• Arrive on time for your internship activities, whether
they are at your site or at an off-site location
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Abide by all laws and site policies
 Employee Rights
You have the right to a safe and productive work
environment. Please report incidents to your site supervisor
and GYF immediately. All matters will be handled with
confidentiality, and will be resolved as quickly as possible.

• Harassment
• Sexual Harassment • Sexual Activity
• Sexual Abuse • Discrimination
• Intimidating • Bullying
Behavior • Microaggressions
 Emergencies
• Discuss emergency protocols with your supervisor during your site
orientation
• Take care of yourself! Call the appropriate professionals before reaching
out to Greening Youth Foundation
• Complete an Incident Report
• Emergencies include:
• Serious bodily harm or injury (burns, spinal cord injury, amputation, brain injury,
loss of vision, loss of earing, etc.)
• Behavioral incidents that could result in discipline or termination
• Incidents where legal action must be taken
• Fatalities
• Vehicle accidents
• Extensive property damage
Payroll
 Create an
Account
Setting Up A Profile:
• Go to www.paychex.com/login
• Select “Paychex Flex Login”
• Go to Sign Up
• Complete steps 1-5
Issues with logging in:
• Call 1.888.246.7500
• Select Option 1, then 2
• Tell them you need assistance with setting up a flex account
 Time and
Attendance
Submitting Hours
• Enter your hours worked for each
day
• Example: 6, 6.5, 7.75, 8
• If you work more than 8 hours, please
make 2 entries
• Click “Submit”
• Tips:
• Time will default to 8 AM to 4 PM
• Enter your hours on a computer
• Use Google Chrome
• Clear your cache
 Payroll
•
Reminders
Setup your profile on paychexflex.com
• Do not exceed 80 hours in a pay period
• Due every other Monday by COB
• Hours must be approved by your site supervisor
• Exclude lunch
• Paid on the Friday following the submission of hours
• Checks will reflect your hours worked & stipends
 Contact
Information
Name XXXX
Email XXX
Phone XXX

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