Zell Intern

About The New Jewish Home:

Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has set the standard for caring for older New Yorkers — helping people live with purpose, dignity, and connection at every stage of aging.

As a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare system serving all faiths, cultures, and income levels across New York City, we deliver exceptional clinical care and innovative community programs. Our Manhattan campus is staffed by a full-time medical team of Mount Sinai Physicians and nurse practitioners, ensuring the highest level of care. From Joint Commission-accredited skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation to home-based services and adult day health programs, our continuum of care is built to meet older adults where they are and help them thrive.

We’re also proud to be designated a Great Place to Work, reflecting a culture of compassion and collaboration. When you join The New Jewish Home, you’re becoming part of a legacy and a team committed to redefining how New York cares for its aging population.

The Client Experience and Meaningful Life Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking interns to join our team! Work schedule is 5.5 hours on  Sundays 11 am to 5 pm.

Job Summary: Assist Community Life Activities, Volunteers, Religious Life & Therapeutic Recreation staff in running meaningful engagement activities with the residents both one- to- one and in a group setting.

Job Duties:

1. Assist staff with on-unit activities including sing- along, music appreciation, exercise, dance, games, crafts etc.
2. Provide one-on-one interactions such as reading to resident, Music & Memory, Technology,  letter writing, games, and conversation.
3. Assist with transportation to off-unit  programming.
4. Assist with off-unit programs as needed but not limited to: transporting residents to and from program, and decorating the auditorium.
5. Assist with hanging monthly Activity Calendars and decorating communities.
6. Assists in guiding volunteers and volunteer group projects.
7. Coaches and mentors new volunteers.
8. Takes an active role in new volunteer onboarding, i.e. communication with potential volunteers, assisting with  tracking and transitioning into registered volunteers.
9. Assists with Volunteer Office clerical functions, such as logistics, record keeping, ID making.
10. Position shift includes weekends/evenings, 20-23 hours part time per week

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 15 years old    
• Must be a high school or college student
• Must have previous volunteer or intern experience at The New Jewish Home

The New Jewish Home (TNJH) provides a salary range in compliance with New York City's Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law.  The salary range provided reflects a good-faith estimate of potential base compensation for this position at the time of posting and does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other benefits.. It may be adjusted in the future. Actual salaries depend on several factors, including location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget considerations, internal equity, and the specific needs of the organization.

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets