Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Bold Leaders in Action Internship with Girls Inc. of Chicago!
This is a paid internship of $17.05/hour for young people ages 16 to 24 who live or attend school in the Greater Grand Crossing community area.
Program Duration
July 2026 through December 31, 2026
Work Schedule
- 20 hours per week during the summer
- 10 hours per week during the fall and winter
About Opportunity
Interns will develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and career readiness skills while planning and leading safe, engaging Kickback Events for teens and young adults ages 13–24, held during evenings, weekends, and school breaks. Consistent with the program's youth-driven model, interns — not staff — take the lead in identifying event themes, planning logistics, conducting outreach, and hosting; program staff provide support and guidance throughout.
Through mentorship, hands-on projects, and workforce training, interns will gain valuable, real-world experience in event planning, community engagement, and workplace professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and host community Kickback Events and outreach activities, with youth in the driver's seat of decision-making
- Support development and distribution of promotional materials (newsletter content, flyers) for programs and events
- Help maintain and update contact lists and community databases
- Attend meetings with the Community Engagement Department, community partners, and stakeholders; take notes and prepare summaries
- Conduct research on community needs, trends, and partnership opportunities
- Respond to inquiries from community members and provide information about programs and services
- Gather feedback from participants and help evaluate engagement efforts
- Prepare reports and summaries of engagement activities
- Support general administrative tasks for the Community Engagement team
- Attend required program events and trainings, including the all-youth program Kickoff
Qualifications Required
- Between the ages of 16–24, and 16 by the program start date
- Live or attend school within the Greater Grand Crossing community area of Chicago
- Able to work in person on-site — this is not a remote position
- Available for the full program schedule: 20 hrs/week in summer, 10 hrs/week in fall/winter
- Able to attend all required program events, including the mandatory Kickoff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Before continuing, please make sure you:
✔ Are between 16 and 24 years old
✔ Live, work, or attend school in Greater Grand Crossing
✔ Can work in person
✔ Can commit through December 31, 2026