2025–2026 Internship Opportunity
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Job Description
About Girls on the Run Central Coast:
Girls on the Run Central Coast is a nonprofit, youth development organization dedicated to inspiring girls in 3rd-8th grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident. They achieve this through evidence-based programming that creatively integrates physical activity to help girls build essential life skills, develop leadership, and foster meaningful connections. The organization aims to create lasting impact in the lives of girls across their region.
Job Description:
Job Title: 2025–2026 Internship Opportunity
Overview:
This internship seeks motivated, dependable individuals for the 2025-2026 academic year who are passionate about youth empowerment, nonprofit work, and community engagement. It offers hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, coaching, and program support within a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
Location:
Hybrid – involves in-person coaching at one of their Central Coast sites, with some remote work flexibility.
Time Commitment:
10 hours per week. A significant portion (3 hours) will be dedicated to coaching a Girls on the Run team twice weekly, typically after school.
Responsibilities:
• Support administrative and operational tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and outreach.
• Assist with seasonal planning and organization of program materials.
• Communicate with caregivers and volunteers to ensure program success.
• Coach a Girls on the Run team (required): Lead bi-weekly practices using the nationally recognized curriculum, engage with participants, and help facilitate a positive, inclusive team environment.
• Contribute to program events, trainings, or community outreach efforts as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
• Enthusiastic about Girls on the Run’s mission and values.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with youth and in diverse communities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check and complete coach training (which is provided).
Internship Benefits:
• Meaningful experience with a nationally recognized nonprofit organization.
• Opportunities for leadership and youth development training.
• Directly impacts the lives of local girls.
• Provides professional references upon successful completion.
• Includes coaching certification upon successful completion.
Note: This is an unpaid internship.
