EUREKA ASSOCIATE

Girls Inc of Boston and Lynn•Lynn, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn (GIBL) is seeking three (3) Eureka! Summer Associates, who are currently enrolled in undergraduate programs, to provide essential program support. This is a full-time, paid summer internship at a rate of $18.50 per hour, running from July 6 to August 18, 2026. The Eureka! program is STEM-based, designed to engage and empower rising 7th - 10th-grade girls. Associates will serve as the primary point of contact for participants, supervising them through daily classes and activities. The role involves implementing program activities, exploring STEM through hands-on experiences in a pro-girl environment, and supporting complementary activities in athletics, art, healthy living, and financial literacy. Selected candidates will also be compensated for pre-program (orientation, training, planning) and post-program (meetings, reporting, documentation) work.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, preferably pursuing educational coursework or a professional degree in science, math, engineering, and/or technology, or athletics.
Prior experience in classroom instruction, group facilitation, and/or other experiences having worked with youth--preferably girls--and/or urban youth ages 12-15.
Ability to participate in in-person meetings for the paid orientation (June 23) and paid final debrief (August 18).
Strong interest in gender equity and an understanding of the importance of promoting science, math, engineering, and/or technology, with girls.
Demonstrated ability to be professional, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Capacity to be available to work all dates of the program, including all pre-program training and meetings as well as the post-program meeting.
Ability to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and creative pro-girl environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications or similar web applications for day-to-day office administration tasks.

Responsibilities

Supervise and ensure the safety of the Eureka! participants in their cohort.
Provide daily overviews of day plans for their cohort and share any programmatic updates or announcements.
Build positive relationships with cohorts and encourage their engagement in classes and activities.
Track daily attendance of the girls in your class.
Assist with other components of Eureka! including activities and field trips.
Assist Eureka! special events, including parent/member orientation, Eureka-a-Thon Field Day, and graduation.
Implement program evaluations to contribute to the final assessment report.
Participate in all pre-Eureka staff trainings, regular weekly meetings, and a final debrief meeting.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Middle School Program Manager.