Program Associate Intern

Organization Overview 

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy,  educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships, environment – girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success, particularly girls in low-income communities and girls of color.   

Position Overview 

Girls Inc. of Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Program Associate Intern between the ages of 16-24 years old. The Program Associate Intern will provide support in developing healthy living, academic achievement and life skill development program and events during our 2025 Summer Camp. 

Primary Responsibilities 

-Assist with the facilitation of programming to girls in groups of 15 – 20 and between the ages of 5-18, in- person. 

-Assist with preparation of hands-on and intentional programming activities within our Core Essential Services (Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment and Support, Life Skills), in-person program models. 

-Maintain safe spaces by implementing in-person safeguards for engagement. 

-Plan and implement daily sister circle topics to engage with girls at the end of each camp day. 

-Maintain inventory of program supplies at camp sites. Conduct essential tasks to ensure the maintenance of program equipment and activity supplies. 

-Actively assist with inventory efforts including moving, packing, labeling and removal of program supply materials for beginning and end of camp site.  

-Supports with daily registration, daily setup, clean up and food distribution at camp sites and GIoC sponsored school events. 

-Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and work in collaboration with Girls Inc. staff and partner contacts. 

-Support the collection and entering of program data for summer camp. 

-Assist in the organization of program supplies during the end of camp.  

Qualifications 
 

-Currently, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in related discipline. 

-Ability to work between 20 – 32 hours a week. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

-Experience working with youth is preferred.  

-Great written and verbal communication skills. 

-Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

-Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

-Flexibility, initiative, and follow-through.