When you work at Girls Group, you empower young people to find their voice, define their goals and dreams, and move forward in the world with pride and self-confidence.
Current Job Openings
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in planning, implementing and overseeing select programs and activities. This position requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about youth development and has experience in program coordination. The Program Coordinator will work closely with staff, interns, volunteers and community partners to ensure the successful delivery of programs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [email protected] with the subject line “Program Coordinator Application – [Your Name]”.
- Build one-on-one mentoring relationships with students that help them grow in confidence, leadership, and self-sufficiency.
- Create engaging group sessions where students try new activities, learn life skills, and celebrate their strengths.
- Amplify youth voice through leadership councils and agency-wide events.
- Partner with schools, families, and community members to support student success.
Grants and Compliance Manager
The Grants and Compliance Manager is a key member of the Girls Group and Fund Development team. This position is vital in keeping the lines of communication between Program and Fundraising going strong to help identify new funding opportunities and ensure accurate compliance reporting. This position is primarily responsible for:
- Helping to achieve the annual fundraising goals through procurement of new grants and securing of current funders, aiding in building out a robust pipeline of potential funders, and stewardship
Internships
Internships are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in several disciplines including social work, education, public policy, public administration, and general studies. Girls Group interns can expect to work collaboratively with a team of programming staff and interns, families, and community partners to establish a vibrant community of support for participants.
Social Work Internships: Girls Group offers both BSW and MSW field placements through neighboring universities including Eastern Michigan University, The University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Concordia and more. Social Work interns establish developmental mentoring relationships with participants by co-facilitating weekly programming sessions, supporting agency wide special events, and supporting agency leadership with special projects or initiatives. Universities manage the field placement process, so interested students should contact their college or university field liaison to begin the application process.
Education Internships: Girls Group accepts Education students who are interested in gaining real-world experience with facilitation, advising, program design, and interpersonal practice skills. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
Public Policy or Public Administration: This internship position offers an immersive community-engaged learning experience focused on social determinants of health, positive youth development, and nonprofit management. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
General Studies Internships: Students who have an interest in positive youth development, group facilitation, interpersonal practice, and client skill development are well-suited for this internship. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
