Black Coffee Northwest Internship
 
Youth & young adults often have uncontrollable systemic barriers that make it difficult to secure employment. This program will give youth an opportunity to participate in weekly skills-training classes, on-site barista training, and job internships with local businesses. The support and encouragement they’ll receive during their internship will give them confidence and prepare them for the workplace.

The support and encouragement they’ll receive during their internship will give them confidence and prepare them for the workplace. After the completion of the internship there will be an invite only Leadership In Training group for the members who show the most determination and will be part of a process that's responsible for helping outline and coordinate the internship!

Cohort 2 Dates
September 24 2021- November 12 2021

Application begins is Wednesday September 1st 2021

Open to all applicants. Internship will take place in Shoreline, Wa.
Those selected will participate in in-person, virtual, or hybrid (depending on COVID restrictions at start of program)
Internship will also be in-person, virtual, or hybrid depending on updated COVID guidelines.
Site location is:
Black Coffee Northwest
16743 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Services offered include:
8 week  program- Orientation is Friday September 24, 2021 4pm-6pm
Internship training dates are Fridays 4-6pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm --> baristas 10-12pm and Social Justice 12-2pm
25-hour job internships (minimum age 16 years)
4 hours per week - training held on Friday & Saturday
Barista Job-site mentoring the art of coffee making
Professional references upon completion of the internship
Resume development
Stipend upon successful completion of the program
This will count for school volunteer requirements
Job placement assistance

Requirements:
High School/College 16-25 years old.
Jr internship 10-15 years old
Be committed to serving your community.
Be committed to Racial equality.  
Have a passion for social justice.

Application Process- Application opens is Wednesday September 1st, 2021
Acceptance emails will be sent on Friday September 17th, 2021
Cohort Two application
Submit online application
Acceptance Letters

Barista Interns will learn the basics of drink making including pulling shots, steaming milk, and barista bar operations. Interns will leave the program with knowledge to secure an entry level Barista job.

Social Justice interns will learn how to organize protests, learn your rights, and gain connections with people who work in Social Justice.

Leaders In-Training interns will work closely with the CEOs of Black Coffee to build their leadership skills and gain proper leadership experiences through lessons and hands-on projects (invite only- interns must complete one full round of the Black Coffee Internship in order to join Leaders In-Training).

If you are having trouble submitting the video files you can email us the videos!!!

Internship Directors: haben@blackcoffeenw.com, diana@blackcoffeenw.com