Nonprofit Internship – Empowering Future Female Leaders

Job Description

Job Title: Nonprofit Internship – Empowering Future Female Leaders

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a tangible impact while gaining invaluable experience in the nonprofit sector? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of female leaders within the Girl Scouts organization. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven environment, working alongside dedicated staff and volunteers to support Girl Scout Troops, facilitate engaging programs, and strengthen community ties.

What You Can Expect:

• Contribute directly to the mission of building courageous, confident, and character-driven female leaders.
• Provide essential support to Girl Scout Troops and dedicated volunteers, ensuring they have the resources needed for success.
• Gain hands-on experience in program and event logistics, from material preparation to distribution.
• Collaborate within a supportive team environment, engaging with Girl Scout Members, volunteers, and external vendors.
• Develop skills in community outreach and needs assessment, helping to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant organizational culture, participating in staff engagement activities, team meetings, and milestone celebrations curated by our “Ambassador of Fun!”

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and Material Management: Assist in the preparation, organization, and distribution of critical materials including patches, recruitment packets, booth supplies, and program-specific resources for events and facilitator-led troop meetings.
• Recruitment and Outreach Support: Help in the creation and organization of engaging materials for recruitment booths and various community events designed to attract new members.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal team members, Girl Scout Members, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of projects and initiatives.
• Community Impact: Support efforts to identify specific community needs and contribute to brainstorming practical and effective ideas to address them through Girl Scout programming and initiatives.
• Organizational Participation: Actively participate in staff engagement activities, including “Team on the Move” meetings, and celebrate organizational milestones.
• General Support: Perform other administrative and project-based duties as assigned to support the overall operational needs of the council.

Learning & Growth Opportunities Across Departments:

This internship provides a unique chance to gain exposure to various facets of a thriving nonprofit organization, offering potential project involvement and skill development in areas such as:

• Marketing & Communication: Learn about digital media strategies, graphic design principles, and effective media communications.
• Advancement (Fundraising): Understand philanthropy, event planning logistics, administrative support for development, and donor relations.
• Girl Experience: Contribute to event planning, manage vendor contacts, apply youth development knowledge, and assist in program facilitation.
• Troop Support: Develop customer relations skills and assist with the preparation and distribution of badges and program boxes.
• Product Sales: Aid in booster box preparation and distribution, gain experience with Salesforce CRM, and provide critical troop resource support.
• Membership: Support troop activities, contribute to recruitment efforts, and assist in identifying outreach opportunities.
• Member Care & Volunteer Training: Enhance customer service skills, provide phone support, and gain experience with virtual meeting platforms like Zoom.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled FAU Junior or Senior.
• Must be actively participating in the Government and Nonprofit internship program at FAU.
• Ability to commute reliably to the Lake Worth Headquarters and various event sites as required.
• Completion of the Internship application on the GSSEF Career site.

Application Process: Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to complete the internship application on the GSSEF Career site.