Thank you so much for your interest in our summer program! Due to abundance of applications, we are not accepting new applications. If we end up having more space, we will let you know by email in May. Please send an email stating your name and high school to n.teferi@northeastern.edu.

C2C Regional Director and NU Oakland Summer Youth Employment Program Lead, Alli Chagi-Starr, has held leadership roles at East Bay College Fund, Green For All, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Art in Action Youth Leadership Program, and other organizations focued on youth development, college access sustainable economy, and social equity. Prior to helping launch C2C, Chagi-Starr worked at the City of Oakland’s Workforce Development Division helping to expand investment strategies toward youth opportunities, public service, and clean energy careers. She earned an MBA focused on Social Impact at Mills College

Niyat Teferi, C2C Communications and Administration Specialist and NU Summer Youth Employment Program Co-Lead, is a dedicated advocate for advancing social equity. With experience as a youth program specialist at the Community Youth Center of San Francisco, she facilitated various academic and wellness programs. Her academic journey led her to a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at San Francisco State University and a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Public Relations at California State University, Chico.

Job opportunities on campus

Partnerships:

Help the Partnerships team research new collaborations, assist with campus event planning, and create promotional materials. Gain experience in communication, project management, and relationship-building. A great role for students interested in outreach and higher education.

Mills Community Farm: 

Learn how to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers while supporting the campus farm’s Summer Box program. Help with planting, harvesting, greenhouse work, and garden maintenance. No experience needed, just an interest in farming and the outdoors.

Mills College Children’s School: 

Support 4–5-year-old children in a play-based summer camp through indoor and outdoor activities. Assist teachers in developing fun and creative summer curriculum. Help supervise classroom activities and engage young learners.

Campus Administration and Community Engagement:

Assist with scheduling, travel planning, event organization, and research projects focused on university-community partnerships. Develop skills using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and AI tools. A great fit for students who are detail-oriented and proactive.

Mills College Upward Bound: 

Work alongside the Mills Upward Bound team by taking morning college classes and supporting afternoon P.E. and academic classes as a teaching assistant. Participate in Thursday Bridge to AI workshops and Friday C2C workshops. (Only open to students already enrolled in the Mills Upward Bound program.)

Mills Educational Talent Search Program (METS): 

Serve as a teacher’s aide supporting middle school enrichment classes and workshops. Help coordinate Friday field trips and assist with office projects after the summer session. Gain hands-on experience working with youth and educational programming.

Student Life & Orientation: 

Support departments across Student Life, including Orientation, Housing, Student Involvement, and Campus Recreation. Create social media content, help plan events, develop materials for new student orientation, and assist with setting up campus activities. Great for students interested in event planning, marketing, or gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced environment.

Facilities: 

Assist with documenting and cataloging campus furniture and equipment across storage areas, classrooms, and common spaces. Help build and maintain an online inventory system for departments to view and request available items. Gain experience using inventory software, data entry, and basic design tools. A great fit for students who are organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable with light physical tasks.

Public Safety & Campus Security: 

Support community engagement efforts by helping plan initiatives for the upcoming school year. Assist with creating marketing materials, safety pamphlets, and student-centered programs that promote collaboration and awareness. Gain experience in communications, event planning, and public outreach. Interns will also help staff the front desk at Public Safety headquarters, providing administrative support, visitor guidance, and resource distribution. A strong fit for students who are organized, people-oriented, and interested in community-based safety work.