Development & Communications Internship (Twin Cities)

Girls on the Run Minnesota • St. Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Girls on the Run Minnesota is seeking a part-time Development & Communications Intern for Spring 2027. The internship runs approximately January 11 through June 4, with exact dates finalized based on the intern’s availability. Interns work an average of 10 hours per week and also serve as a Girls on the Run coach, leading two 90-minute sessions each week. The intern must be available for weekday afternoon coaching at a local school and for office work in St. Paul on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

The intern will support development and communications activities, including donor appreciation, research, event planning, grant writing, and creating content for social media, fundraising campaigns, and other external communications. The role also includes community marketing and outreach and administrative duties supporting GOTR Minnesota’s operations. The position pays $17.50 per hour; school credit may also be available. The intern reports to the Development Coordinator. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Employment is contingent on reference checks and a valid background check.

Requirements

• Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and the ability to understand and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-esteem, body image, and whole-person health.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA), personally and professionally.
• Availability for at least two non-consecutive weekday afternoons from 2–5 p.m. for coaching.
• Residence in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Availability to work 3–6 hours per week in the St. Paul office on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Ability to travel locally for coaching, site visits, and events, including occasional weekends and evenings.
• Computer competence, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, data management, and email.
• Willingness and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility, adaptability, proactivity, dependability, and a personable manner.
• Successful reference checks and a valid background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to receive school credit for internship involvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Girls on the Run coach, leading two 90-minute sessions each week.
• Assist with marketing and outreach throughout the community.
• Assist with administrative duties that support the overall operations of GOTR Minnesota.
• Assist with fund development efforts, including donor appreciation, research, event planning, and grant writing.
• Help create content for social media, fundraising campaigns, and other external communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed