YWCA - Internship-Girls Inc

Service Objective:

Assist staff in delivering high quality programming to girls in Metro Nashville Public Schools. As per Girls Inc. mission, inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

Job Description:

Engage students in fun, creative and meaningful activities that will increase their understanding of strategies to avoid high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse and violence. In addition, activities will increase their personal financial skills, ability to think critically about media, ability to make informed decisions and skills to navigate relationships with peers. This is a part time, voluntary/unpaid internship.

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This includes but is not limited to:

Co-facilitating creative and experiential sessions in accordance with Girls Inc. standards, maintaining appropriate staff-student ratios.

Assisting Girls Inc. staff with creating and maintaining a safe student-centered learning environment.

Maintaining accurate and confidential participant records.

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Skill Competencies:

Experience or willingness to work with individuals of diverse populations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiasm for your work

Good judgment and professional behavior

Regular, punctual attendance and attention to all responsibilities

Confidentiality in dealing with participant information

Interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills

Ability to follow directions, guidelines and policies/procedures of the YWCA

Ability to work well with all staff

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Knowledge/experience gained:

Group facilitation with diverse populations

Interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills

Ability to teach and lead various recreational activities

Ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere

Organizational and time management skills

Components of positive youth development

Program planning, implementation and evaluation

Opportunity to network with other community partners and non-profit organizations