Girls Inc. of Los Angeles

“Program Intern - Student Facilitator” Part Time/Unpaid (Spring 2026)

Company:

Girls Inc. is the leading expert on girls. We apply that expertise to support girls in becoming strong, confident leaders.

Internship Opportunity:

The Program Intern-Student Facilitator will assist in various areas of the Girls Inc. afterschool program in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District. This unpaid position is on-site at our West and /or South Los Angeles schools. Interns will be required to travel to their school site for a minimum of 3 hours per afternoon, twice a week. Interns will learn about program facilitation, classroom management, and program engagement in subjects related to STEM and the arts.

Interns must be available to travel to West and/or South Los Angeles throughout the semester internship.

Responsibilities: To provide programming facilitation and classroom management strategies in the Girls Inc. program, which assists girls with:

  • exploring their mental, emotional, and physical health

  • academic achievement

  • increasing resilience and autonomy

  • discovering and nurturing an interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math

  • living productive and fulfilling lives

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.

Qualifications:

  • Reliable transportation to the internship site

  • 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

Time Commitment:

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

Internship length: February – May 2026

Are you interested? If so, email your

Resume and application to careers@girlsincla.org

Visit the Girls Inc. website to download the application, https://girlsincla.org/become-an-intern

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