SMALL BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT
Internship SiteOperational Support
Overview
GardHouse connects small businesses and non-profit organizations in the Charlotet Metro Area with college students to complete a 16-week internship. Becoming an internship site unlocks endless opportunities to both grow your enterprise and engage with young talent.
Making it work
Expectations
- Internship Contract: Abide by the terms detailed in the agreement to ensure a successful internship experience.
- Complete Evaluations: To provide you with the best quality of service, it’s essential to the GardHouse team that you share feedback when solicited.
- Attend Check-ins: A GardHouse team member will meet with you bi-weekly for a 30-minute conversation regarding any updates.
BECOMING A SITE
Timeline
April 1: GardHouse begins rolling admissions for internship site applications
- Site Visit (if applicable): GardHouse will conduct site visits based upon submitted applications. During the site visit, GardHouse will be looking for: work location and safety, supervisor information, and on-boarding requirements.
- Intern Pre-Screen: Once approved as an internship site, GardHouse will pre-screen candidates for the following things: basic requirements, soft skills, overall desire for role and advancement.
Sep 9: All internship site placements are confirmed
October 3: 16-week internship begins
December 9: Mid-year evaluations conducted
December 19- January 20: WINTER BREAK
January 23: 16-week internship resumes
April 7: All internships completed
April 15: Internship Presentation & Award Ceremony
How many interns can be placed at my site?
How long until I get an intern?
The average time from application submission to final interviews is one month.
I don't have a physical office location, can I still have an intern?
Yes
Do I have to pay for my intern?
GardHouse requires payment of $9,600 per intern for internship sites that have a previous year’s revenue of $500,000 or more. You will be asked to submit your tax filing to verify revenue.
How many hours per week are interns expected to work?
15 hours per week
Can interns work weekends?
You and your intern are to discuss the best schedule for completing the internship. GardHouse requires that the student has been provided 15 hours of work each week.
What if my intern can't complete their internship?
What additional development do interns require?
Throughout the 16-week internship, GardHouse provides career readiness development to students through our 1:1 coaching model. As an internship site, you are not expected to provide additional development outside of the agreed-upon learning objectives.