Archives for February 2018

Girls Empowerment Network Seeking Fall Interns!

The Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) is seeking strong leaders with a passion for girls’ issues to fill a number of unpaid internships within our agency. All interns must be committed to the mission of GEN, be team-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have reliable transportation.

GEN has the following internship available: Community Relations, Project Management, Direct Service, Fundraising, and Communications. 

Detailed internship position descriptions, along with our Internship Application, can be found at http://girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/ 

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Project Management Intern

Purpose: The Project Management Intern will assist staff with planning and outreach for our annual statewide We Are Girls conference, which serves 3,000+ parents, girls, and educators every November. This position will also contribute to our organizations special initiatives; including campGEN, our summer program for girls in grades 4-8; Pathfinder Leadership Summit, a leadership development program for high school girls. The Project Management Intern can expect to gain introductory experience to large event planning, outreach management, nonprofit marketing, and public relations.

Location: GEN Office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

Key Responsibilities:

• Brainstorming and implementing new ways to conduct community outreach and effectively spread GEN’s mission.

• Marketing and outreach to the Austin and Houston community throughout the school year via mailings, phone calls, tabling, and email communication.
• Recruiting breakout session presenters for We Are Girls.
• Executing day of logistics with the GEN team for all events taking place during semester.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned; all interns are welcome to cross train to spend a portion of their weekly time in our direct service programs, if desired.

Reports to: Project Manager

Length of Appointment: Semester

Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available 

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• Must be a natural leader.
• Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social justice.
• Must possess excellent research, writing, editing, and oral communications skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Previous large event, outreach or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not required.

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

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Communications Intern

Purpose: The Communications Intern will assist staff with the various aspects of external communications, including managing numerous social media platforms, creating blog content, and interviewing girls involved in GEN programming for a monthly feature. The Communications Intern can expect to gain introductory experience in social media management, blogging, interviewing, and online event promotion.

Location: GEN’s main office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

 Key Responsibilities:

• Managing GEN’s social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and WordPress blog.
• Researching, creating, and publishing social media content relevant to GEN and girls’ issues.
• Brainstorming and creating new social media initiatives and campaigns to effectively spread GEN’s mission.
• Interviewing and writing a monthly blog post about GEN’s featured “Girl of the Month”.
• Tracking analytics across platforms to assess GEN’s impact, activity, and engagement online.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned; all interns are welcome to cross train to spend a portion of their weekly time in our direct service programs, if desired. 

Reports to: Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

Length of Appointment: Semester 

Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available.

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social justice.
• Must possess excellent research, writing, editing, and oral communications skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Previous social media, communications, or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not required

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

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Direct Service Intern

Purpose: The Direct Service Intern will assist staff with co-facilitation of programs within the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN). They will work with a diverse group of girls in the Central Texas area and work in a team oriented environment. The Intern can expect to gain valuable group facilitation skills, learn outreach techniques, and gain knowledge about social-emotional programming..

Location: GEN’s main office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of all GEN programs, including: clubGEN, 180, Girl Talk Workshops, We Are Girls Conference, Pathfinder, and Summer Camps.
• Co-facilitate a minimum of 4 groups/week, including 180 and clubGEN groups.
• Conduct intake, assessment, and provide referrals to participants when appropriate.
• Oversee logistical details of groups, such as recruiting participants and making reminder calls to participants.
• Attend community events in representation of GEN.
• Conduct bi-weekly reports for groups.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Length of Appointment: Semester

 Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available.

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• Applicants must have obtained or are actively pursuing a degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social justice.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be available to run afterschool programs on some weekdays.

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

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Community Relations Intern

Purpose: The Community Relations Intern will assist staff with the various aspects of community engagement and outreach, including representing GEN in the community, tabling at community events, and assisting with the recruitment, screening, and training of agency volunteers. The Community Relations Intern can expect to gain introductory experience in volunteer management, community outreach, and training facilitation.

Location: GEN’s main office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing GEN at community outreach events.
• Assisting Community Relations and Volunteer Manager with volunteer recruitment, agency publicity, and volunteer appreciation initiatives.
• Conducting initial volunteer screenings and interviews to assess the best placement for agency volunteers.
• Co-facilitating volunteer trainings and proving support at monthly Volunteer Nights.
• Interviewing and writing a monthly blog post about GEN’s featured “Volunteer Spotlight”.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned; all interns are welcome to cross train to spend a portion of their weekly time in our direct service programs, if desired.

Reports to: Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

Length of Appointment: Semester

Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available.

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.
• Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social justice.
• Must possess excellent research, writing, editing, and oral communications skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Previous social media, communications, or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not required.

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

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Fundraising Intern

Purpose: The Fundraising Intern will assist staff with the various aspects of the management of a small shop Development Department at the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN). The Intern can expect to gain introductory experience in giving societies, donor relations, direct mail, and online campaigns.

Location: GEN’s main office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative duties—assist with database maintenance, mailings,
• Online campaign management—assist with GEN’s 2016 Amplify Austin
• Donor relations—logistics for donor giving society happy hours, collecting program stories to share with donors, and donor recognition (thank you letters and cards).
• Additional responsibilities as assigned; all interns are welcome to cross train to spend a portion of their weekly time in our direct service programs, if

Reports to: Development Coordinator

Length of Appointment: Semester

Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available.

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive
• Applicants must have obtained or are actively pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, social work, nonprofit management, or similar
• Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Must have reliable
• Previous fundraising or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org