Event Planning & Community Engagement Intern<\/p>\n
Bold Leaders in Action (Girls Inc. of Chicago’s Safe Spaces for Youth Program)<\/p>\n
Organization Overview<\/p>\n
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people<\/strong> \u2014 trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment<\/strong> \u2014 physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming<\/strong> \u2014 research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls.<\/p>\n Role Description<\/p>\n Girls Inc. of Chicago is seeking 15 dynamic Event Planning and Community Engagement Interns, ages 16\u201324, who live or attend school in the Greater Grand Crossing Chicago community area<\/strong>, to join our Community Engagement Department through the Bold Leaders in Action<\/strong> program.<\/p>\n Bold Leaders in Action is a paid youth employment and leadership development program<\/strong>, funded through the City of Chicago’s My CHI. My Future. Safe Spaces for Youth initiative, for young people ages 16\u201324 who live or attend school in the Greater Grand Crossing area. This opportunity runs from July 2026 through December 31, 2026<\/strong>, providing interns with meaningful work experience, professional development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in their community.<\/p>\n Interns will develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and career readiness skills while planning and leading<\/strong> safe, engaging Kickback Events for teens and young adults ages 13\u201324, held during evenings, weekends, and school breaks. Consistent with the program’s youth-driven model, interns \u2014 not staff \u2014 take the lead in identifying event themes, planning logistics, conducting outreach, and hosting; program staff provide support and guidance throughout.<\/p>\n Through mentorship, hands-on projects, and workforce training, interns will gain valuable, real-world experience in event planning, community engagement, and workplace professionalism.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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