Position title: Leadership Intern – Workshop and Summer Camp Facilitator
Do you love working with children and teens? Are you excited to help lead dynamic, engaging workshops and summer camps? Are you interested in teaching empowering social and emotional skills?
If so, apply for our Leadership Intern program! We’re interested in hiring enthusiastic high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and adults who are passionate about working with kids and co-facilitating fun, engaging programs!
Mission
Children and teens face numerous opportunities and challenges as they grow. They are full of questions about who they are, who they will become, and how they are changing. They seek answers within themselves, from their relationships, and from their communities. At the Institute for Girls’ Development, we’re dedicated to empowering youth through self-discovery, hardiness skills, and growth-fostering relationships. We offer caring, comprehensive, and innovative programs and services for youth, their families, and their circles of community.
Diversity
The Institute for Girls’ Development embraces diversity in our staff and in the clients we serve. Bilingual/bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply. See our 4 Essential Criteria for more information.
Leadership Internship Description
We’re currently seeking high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and adults to help facilitate our empowering Community Education programs serving children and teens in 3rd grade through middle school. The Community Education program includes monthly workshops with groups, such as Girl Scout troops and school groups, and summer camps.
Leadership Interns will have the opportunity to:
- work directly with children and teens in our dynamic Community Education programs
- offer input on curriculum development
- learn more about issues facing children and teens
- experience a unique practice dedicated to both clinical work and community education
- attend trainings provided by the Institute
Training Opportunities
- Will receive training in:
- The Stand Up! Speak Out! ® curriculum created by the Institute for Girls’ Development CEO and founder, Dr. Melissa Johnson
- Effectively working with groups at different developmental stages
- Safety protocol and CPR / First aid
Direct Service and Program Support
- Co-facilitate workshops and camps with groups of eight to twenty participants
- Help lead dynamic, age-appropriate activities and games for participants – creating a fun, engaging experience
- Be a positive role model for the participants
- Be available and willing to help with tasks as they arise
- Assist with set up and clean up
- Facilitate sign in/out process
- Prepare materials as needed
- Communicate with team regarding needs of participants and self
- Ensure the safety of each participant (ex: sunscreen application, hydration, playing areas free of hazards)
- Respond to emergency situations
Hours: Several hours per month; more in summer. This is a paid position.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should be organized and enthusiastic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work well with a team. Experience working with children and teens is a plus.
High school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in education and psychology – and adults in careers in these fields – are encouraged to apply. Some training is provided.
Application Process
To apply, please click here to download the application. To learn more or to submit a completed application with cover letter and resume, please contact Paige Hobey, Director of Community Education and Outreach, at PHobey@IFGD.care.
Start date: as needed, all positions are currently filled
Hours: several hours per month; more in summer. This is a paid position.
Mission
Children and teens face numerous opportunities and challenges as they grow. They are full of questions about who they are, who they will become, and how they are changing. They seek answers within themselves, from their relationships, and from their communities.
At the Institute for Girls’ Development, we are dedicated to empowering children and teens through self-discovery, embodied living, hardiness skills, and growth fostering relationships. We offer caring, comprehensive, and innovative programs and services for them, their families, and their circles of community.
Diversity
The Institute for Girls’ Development embraces diversity in our staff and in the clients we serve. Bilingual/bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply. See our 4 Essential Criteria for more information.
Leadership Internship Description
We are currently seeking undergraduates, graduate students and adults to support our empowering workshop program, serving children and teens in 2nd grade through middle school. The program includes monthly workshops with groups, such as Girl Scout troops and school groups, and the summer workshops, which are designed for children in 3rd through 5th grades.
Leadership Interns help to facilitate these workshops designed to empower the participants.
They will have the opportunity to:
- learn more about issues facing children and teens
- experience a unique practice dedicated to both clinical work and community education
- provide organizational and creative support to the team
- attend trainings provided by the Institute
- work with professionals in the field, including advocates, educators, administrators, psychologists, and psychotherapists
- stay current on relevant news and issues in the field of psychology
Training Opportunities
- Will receive training in:
- The Stand Up! Speak Out! ® curriculum created by the Institute for Girls’ Development CEO and founder, Dr. Melissa Johnson
- Effectively working with groups at different developmental stages
- Safety protocol and CPR / First aid
Direct Service
- Co-facilitate workshops with groups of eight to fifteen participants
- Help lead age-appropriate activities and games for participants
- Be available and willing to help with tasks as they arise
Summer Workshop Program Support
- Help to lead the summer workshops, creating a fun, inspiring environment
- Be a positive role model for the participants
- Assist with daily set up and clean up
- Facilitate sign in/out process
- Potentially help to prepare and administer snacks
- Prepare all materials needed for activities with workshop coordinator
- Communicate with team regarding needs of participants and self
- Ensure the safety of each participant (ex: sunscreen application, hydration, playing areas free of hazards)
- Respond to emergency situations
Skills & Experience
Candidates should be organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work well with a team. Experience working with children and teens is a plus.
Undergraduate and graduate students in education, psychology & related fields and adults in careers in these fields are encouraged to apply. Some training is provided.
Application Process
To apply, please click here to download the application. To learn more or to submit a completed application with cover letter and resume, please contact Paige Hobey, Workshop and Community Outreach Director, at PHobey@IFGD.care.