Program Internship (Twin Cities)

Girls on the Run Minnesota • St. Paul, MN

11h

About The Position

Girls on the Run Minnesota is seeking a Twin Cities-based intern to support its Program team during Spring 2027. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that integrates running with social and emotional life skills. The spring program serves girls in grades 3–8 through an eight-week, 16-lesson curriculum and is supported by volunteer coaches.

The intern is expected to work an average of 10 hours per week throughout the semester, including serving as a Girls on the Run coach. The role includes leading two 90-minute coaching sessions each week, supporting coach recruitment and training, entering program data, assisting with outreach events, and providing administrative support. Interns must be available for weekday afternoon coaching and at least three hours per week in the St. Paul office. While in-office work is preferred, additional hours may be completed remotely if needed. The internship runs approximately January 25 through May 31, 2027, with exact dates determined based on availability. The position pays $17.50 per hour, and school credit may be available. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Employment is contingent on reference checks and a valid background check.

Requirements

• Demonstrate passion for the Girls on the Run mission and the ability to understand and effectively communicate about empowerment, self-esteem, body image, and whole-person health.
• Demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA).
• Be available at least two non-consecutive weekday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for coaching.
• Live in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• Be available to work at least three hours per week in the St. Paul office on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Be able to travel locally for coaching, site visits, and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Have computer competence, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, data management, and email.
• Be willing and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be flexible, adaptable, proactive, dependable, and personable.
• Complete 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 coach recruitment, training, and support throughout the eight-week season from mid-March to May.
• Complete data entry related to program volunteers, 5K participants, and site management.
• Support tabling at public outreach and community events.
• Assist with administrative duties supporting GOTR Minnesota’s operations, including possible projects with the Operations and Development/Communications teams.
• Travel locally for coaching, site visits, and events.

What This Job Offers

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