Employment Opportunity: Girl Security Program Intern

Girl Security is currently seeking a program intern. This position is remote, part-time, and paid ($20/hr). For the complete job description and instructions on how to apply, open the PDF below. Applications received by January 23, 2023 will be given priority review.

Role Overview

The Program Intern will provide administrative, program, and digital marketing support to the Girl Security team, working closely with the Program Directors, consultants, and others to coordinate activities, deadlines, and deliverables, as well as ensure data integrity across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for equity and national security. They will have a track record in project coordination, project management, digital communications, administrative support, and data management — or some combination of these skills. They may also have experience leading or contributing to programs focused on high school and/or college-age participants.

Who you are and keys to success

You excel in four areas:

• Organization and communications: You pay close attention to detail and have excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Your high level of organization enables you to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and manage competing deadlines, all the while communicating with your colleagues about where things stand. You are also able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Drive to achieve results: You are willing to jump in on any task, no matter how large or small, to get the job done and do it well. You care about the outcome and the mission, so not only do you set a high bar and meet it, but you also help the team tackle obstacles or identify new opportunities along the way.

• Relationship-building: You can effectively communicate and build positive, authentic relationships at all levels of an organization. You can work with colleagues based in different locations, time zones, and across platforms, enabling you to be an effective team member and collaborator. 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: You recognize and share a commitment to creating an accessible point of entry for girls, young women, and gender minorities from all identities and backgrounds. You believe in respect, tolerance, empathy, resilience, and privacy. 

To learn more, visit the job description PDF.