Become An Intern

Internship Duties:

• Observes assigned Lead Facilitator for classroom management and youth engagement strategies

• Plans, tailors, and facilitates effective Girls Inc. program lessons for groups of 10-25 girls

• Supports program administrative tasks including, but not limited to, taking and inputting attendance, administering pre- and post-evaluations, etc.

• Establishes a positive rapport with Girls Inc. and site-based stakeholders

• Engages with program participant families (calls home, program pick-up, etc.)

• Works with the Program Services Director to create and facilitate a lesson that aligns with the Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold values

• Debriefs with the Program Site Supervisor weekly

• Meets with the Chief Program Officer monthly to share and hear feedback on their experience

• Participates in and contributes to Girls Inc. meetings and trainings

• Adheres to program site policies and procedures

• Acts in accord with the Girls Inc. purpose, policies, and goals, representing Girls Inc. positively and respectfully in all Girls Inc., community, and service site spaces

• Performs other duties as requested and agreed upon

Time Commitment:

• Internship length: One semester or quarter

• Hours Required: Minimum of 6 hours per week, primarily afternoon hours

Internship Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation to the internship site

• Must be available to travel to West and/or South Los Angeles

• Ability to pass a standard background check

• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with youth/teens in a group setting

• Ability to demonstrate and facilitate various age-appropriate activities with girls ages 6 – 14

• Currently enrolled in an Associate/Bachelor’s/Master’s program (preference in Social Sciences; i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Education, Public Health or another related field)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required