Step Up Womens Network Non-Profit Internship

Opportunity
Step Up is seeking a highly-driven, energetic intern to assist in the execution of Step Up’s empowerment programs for underserved high-school age girls from three Chicago-area schools. The intern will have an extraordinary opportunity to gain experience in many facets of direct service programming and nonprofit management including:
• Assisting in the planning and facilitation of after-school, in-school and Saturday programming focused on College & Career Development and Self-Esteem & Leadership
• One-on-one mentoring with Step Up teens
• Interfacing with Step Up’s varied constituents, including teen girls, school staff, parents, and volunteers

Commitment
Part-time internship for a minimum of 10 - 12 weeks. Internship will ideally begin in mid-August and continue through mid-December. Intern work hours are between 10am – 6pm, minimum 2 days or 16 hours per week. The position is unpaid but class credit is offered.

Benefits of Volunteering with Step Up
• Training in non-profit management, marketing, and all around business practices
• Resume building experience tailored to your interests and skills
• Ability to work closely with the Program Manager
• Opportunity to attend high level events and network with dynamic women

Qualifications
• Passion for women’s social issues and interest in providing quality educational, enriching experiences to girls.
• Strong people skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization and the ability to multi-task while coping flexibly with change.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities.
• Mastery of Word and Excel.
• Sensitivity with ethnically diverse and underserved communities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Drivers license and ability to serve as driver for teens to programs and events a plus.