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Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives, as a member of our national staff.  We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.

LOCATION: Atlanta, Ga (Hybrid- In office Tuesdays and Wedensdays)

TIME COMMITMENT: June 3rd-Aug 6th 2025 (30-40hrs/week)

COMPENSATION: $17/hr.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Exposure to the inner workings of a national non-profit organization. 

• Practice creating resources that bridge research with action in the field of Youth Development. 

• Building and manage meaningful relationships with key stakeholders to the benefit of the program and mission. 

• Develop strategies to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and work in a dynamic team environment 

• Learn and practice important communication skills, especially integrating a strength’s-based lens 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs and Innovation, the Programs and Innovation Intern will support the Youth Development department including research, program development, and other core team responsibilities related to the organization and its mission. Specific responsibilities will include: 

1. Co-develop the Tween Impact Toolkit through providing foundational research, analytical review of framework and content, gap analysis for BGCA resources, and project management of the resource. 
2. Co-develop DIY STEM Activity Guides for youth ages 6-9 and 10-12. 
3. Support the Arts Activation National Keystone Conference and supporting other work as assigned.  

Education & Experience 

• Currently enrolled at an undergraduate 2- or 4-year college/university or equivalent work experience 

• Basic understanding and interest in Youth Development and Boys & Girls Clubs.  

• Demonstrated interest in developing research and writing skills, project management experience, and supporting youth across the country.  

Skill-set 

• Strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, etc.) 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills including proofreading, copy editing, writing, and oral communication skills 

• An ability to manage time appropriately 

• Demonstrated professionalism and maturity and a tolerance for rapid pace and shifting assignments and priorities 

• Flexibility, good judgement, attention to detail 

• A demonstrated commitment and interest in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America 

• An ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCA's Intern Policy, Ethics Policy and elsewhere. 

Personal Qualifications 

The individual should also demonstrate BGCA’s values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICARE) and integrate them into your work environment, model them in the way that you work, and uphold those same values in others. A successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of reliability, independent work, and creativity and is self-motivated. work both independently and collaboratively as well as an eagerness to learn.