Elementary Program InternAt — Girls Incorporated of Orange County

Girls Inc. of Orange County has been a respected member of the non-profit community since 1954. We are an affiliate of the Girls Inc. national organization, the nation’s leading voice for girls. The mission of Girls Inc. is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We put our mission into practice through the Girls Inc. experience that equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. The team does so by providing virtual and in-person, year-round holistic, compensatory, and intentional programming that focuses on STEM, financial literacy, sound body image, healthy relationships, college, and career readiness. To learn more about Girls Inc. of Orange County, please visit www.girlsinc-oc.org.

The elementary program intern will assist site staff with the everyday functions of the classroom with our Family Resource Center programming at the HOAG Family Center. Main responsibilities revolve around classroom management but as an intern you will also have ample opportunity to lead activities and co-facilitate small groups as well as gain experience in interacting with different demographics of students. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be given depending on the need of the program.

Tasks:

• Collaborate with the Program Associate and Elementary Programs team in lesson planning by developing lesson topics and activities
• Assist staff with the day-to-day needs of the classroom

Assist site staff with the everyday functions of the classroom with our Family Resource Center programming at the HOAG Family Center. Main responsibilities revolve around classroom management but as an intern you will also have ample opportunity to lead activities and co-facilitate small groups as well as gain experience in interacting with different demographics of students. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be given depending on the need of the program.

Training:

Mandated Reporter Training
Workshops in classroom management, working with at-risk youth, facilitation

Learning Outcome:

Develop experience in a classroom setting and assist with lesson planning
Provide community outreach for a non-profit organization
Work directly with youth in an educational setting
Collaborate and work with others who are passionate about the rights and abilities of girls