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.
All interns must be 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 are encouraged to apply. Interns must be available to travel to West and/or South Los Angeles throughout the semester internship.
Intern Responsibility: 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
Time Commitment:
- Internship length: One semester or quarter
- Hours Required: Minimum of 6 hours per week, primarily afternoon hours
Internship Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation to the internship site
- Must be available to travel to West and/or South Los Angeles
- 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
Application Timeline:
Spring 2026
Application opens: September 15, 2025
Application closes: November 22, 2025, “Subject to close early if/when intern positions are filled”
Intern interviews to begin: Oct 6 – Nov 8, 2025
Accept position by: November 17 – 25, 2025
Internship length: February – May 2026
How to Apply?
Visit the Girls Inc. of Los Angeles website internship page.
- Download and complete the online internship application
- A resume
- Email the Girls Inc. application and a resume to Dorian Garcia to careers@girlsincla.org
Subject Line: Girls Inc. of Los Angeles Internship- Expected Semester ( Fall/Spring)
