Careers
Redefining Leadership in Out-of-School Time
The BOOST Collaborative is committed to creating opportunities for change in educational and social services agencies serving youth in the out-of-school time hours. We support out-of-school time professionals through quality professional development opportunities, program and resource development, building community partnerships, promoting the importance of quality out-of-school time programming, opportunities to share promising practices, and a variety of consulting services. By supporting your organization, together, we can make a difference.
See what past Interns have to say about their experience working with us:
"Interning at BOOST was truly inspiring! I came to work each day learning something new and left with a smile on my face. Being a busy student, BOOST was really flexible with my schedule and we always had a solution to every problem. Working in such a loving and supportive environment motivated me to continue to grow and think outside the box."
Thu Do, 2012 Spring Intern
Wissam Sabbagha, 2012 Spring Intern
"BOOST has not only allowed me to work with an empowered, strong group of individuals, it has also taught me what the meaning of family in the office is. I felt like a part of the team from the minute I arrived for my first day in the BOOST offices. Coming to work everyday was exciting. It was also good to know the work I was doing was a contribution to a bigger battle to help better our out-of-school time programs in the community and the communities of others."
Stesha Moore-Pavich, 2012 Spring Intern
Terri Miller, 2012 Spring Intern
"It is a non-blood related growing family owned business creating change."
Andrew Cagle, 2009-2012 Student Intern
"Working at BOOST has been such an empowering experience as I've been able to take on numerous projects both with the team and as an individual. I have also been given the opportunity to use the strengths I already had along with gaining new skills. The BOOST team is so welcoming and questions are definitely encouraged! I would highly recommend working with BOOST, not just because of the collaborative atmosphere but because of the amazing work they do for youth and professionals in the out-of-school time field."
Rachel Whiteside, 2011 Fall Intern
“Interning for BOOST has deepened my understanding of and appreciation for out-of-school time programming. The BOOST staff are incredibly helpful and supportive-- I really feel like part of the team! I'm eager to continuing exploring new approaches to out-of-school education.”
Keighty Lautz, 2011 Summer Intern
"More than anything, BOOST has allowed me to become aware of the areas I excel in as well as draw interest to improving the skills needed for running a small business or organization. BOOST Collaborative highlights the importance of working to positively influence our community and surroundings and that is something I hope to carry with me through all that I do."
Jessica Fulco, 2011 Summer Intern
"I will treasure this experience for years to come and will indeed apply what I have learned at BOOST to my future career opportunities and experiences. Thank you BOOST team!"
Elizabeth Huato, 2011 Summer Intern
“The BOOST Collaborative has provided me with a wealth of information and insight into the out-of-school time field. I definitely plan on incorporating the compassion, drive, and commitment to student welfare into my own business pursuits. Tia and Christine have been phenomenal mentors!”
Ben Doctor, 2011 Summer Intern
"Working at BOOST was a wonderful way to boost my resume while earning college credit. I gained real world experience and was able to work on projects as a team as well as by myself. The best part of the internship was seeing all our hard work come together at the BOOST Conference."
"Working at BOOST and being a part of the BOOST team helped me tremendously in a multitude of ways. I was able to form connections that will be cherished and shall not soon be forgotten."
"Interning with BOOST was a fun and meaningful experience. I learned a lot from the people around me, and got to know more about the business world. The best part is being part of the team and building a large project from scratch."
Sunny Lu, 2010 Fall Intern
"Working at BOOST was a fun and interesting experience that allowed me to learn about myself, all while being a part of a dedicated and passionate team"
Cassandra Bareno, 2010 Summer Intern
"BOOST welcomed me with open arms and always treated everyone as family. I gained valuable industry experience , which allowed me to see what areas I excel in. I plan to use my experience and knowledge from BOOST in my future career endeavors."
Denise Zeigler, 2010 Summer Intern
"Interning with the BOOST Collaborative was a great transition from college to the “real world”. I was able to contribute to larger projects and take on my own work as well. Being new to the area the internship provided me with new professionals to meet, new places to see, and a solid way to build my resume. The most rewarding part was seeing accumulation of everyone’s contributions at the end."
"As an intern with BOOST, I was able to gain real-world business skills while earning college credit. I worked with amazing people and was able to enhance my resume at the same time."
