Development & Communications Internship (Twin Cities)

Girls on the Run Minnesota • St. Paul, MN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Girls on the Run Minnesota is a nonprofit community-based organization that uses an experience-based curriculum combining running with social and emotional life skills to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The Spring 2027 Development & Communications internship offers practical experience supporting the organization’s youth empowerment program. Interns work an average of 10 hours per week during the semester and also serve as Girls on the Run coaches. Duties include coaching, community outreach, administrative support, and assisting the Development & Communications team with fundraising and communications. The internship runs approximately January 11 through June 4, with exact dates finalized based on availability. The part-time position pays $17.50 per hour and may qualify for school credit. It reports to the Development Coordinator. All positions are pending 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 related to empowerment, self-esteem, body image, and whole-person health.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, personally and professionally.
• Availability for at least two non-consecutive weekday afternoons from 2–5 p.m. to coach.
• 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.
• Pass reference checks and a valid background check.

Nice To Haves

• School credit may be available for participation.

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 supporting the overall operations of Girls on the Run Minnesota.
• Support fund development, including donor appreciation, research, event planning, and grant writing.
• Help create content for social media, fundraising campaigns, and other external communications.
• Travel locally for coaching, site visits, and events; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

What This Job Offers

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