Program Internship (Twin Cities)

Girls on the Run Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Girls on the Run Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through an experience-based curriculum integrating running and social-emotional life skills. The Program Intern joins the Program team for Spring 2027 and works an average of 10 hours per week during the semester, including coaching at a local school and working in the organization’s St. Paul office. The internship is expected to run approximately January 25 through May 31, 2027; exact dates will be finalized based on availability. The position pays $17.50 per hour, and school credit may be available. The intern leads Girls on the Run sessions and supports the program’s coaches, volunteers, events, data management, and administrative operations. Applicants must live in the Twin Cities metro area, be available for weekday afternoon coaching and weekly office hours, and be able to travel locally for coaching, site visits, and events. Evening and weekend hours may be required. The position reports to the Program Director. Employment is contingent on reference checks and a valid background check.

Requirements

Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and 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 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for coaching; the internship description also specifies availability for at least 2–3 weekday afternoons.
Live in the Twin Cities metro area.
Availability 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.; additional hours may be completed remotely if needed.
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 personable communication.
Availability for an average of 10 hours per week throughout the semester.
Completion of reference checks and a valid background check.

Nice To Haves

School credit may be available for participation.
In-office work is preferred, though additional hours may be completed remotely if needed.

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 overall operations, including possible projects with the Operations and Development/Communications teams.