When you work at Girls Group, you empower young people to find their voice, define their goals and dreams, and move forward in the world with pride and self-confidence.
Internships are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in several disciplines including social work, education, public policy, public administration, and general studies. Girls Group interns can expect to work collaboratively with a team of programming staff and interns, families, and community partners to establish a vibrant community of support for participants.
Social Work Internships: Girls Group offers both BSW and MSW field placements through neighboring universities including Eastern Michigan University, The University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Concordia and more. Social Work interns establish developmental mentoring relationships with participants by co-facilitating weekly programming sessions, supporting agency wide special events, and supporting agency leadership with special projects or initiatives. Universities manage the field placement process, so interested students should contact their college or university field liaison to begin the application process.
Education Internships: Girls Group accepts Education students who are interested in gaining real-world experience with facilitation, advising, program design, and interpersonal practice skills. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
Public Policy or Public Administration: This internship position offers an immersive community-engaged learning experience focused on social determinants of health, positive youth development, and nonprofit management. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
General Studies Internships: Students who have an interest in positive youth development, group facilitation, interpersonal practice, and client skill development are well-suited for this internship. Interested students should speak with their college and send their resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement of what they hope to gain from the internship.
Current Job Openings
Grants and Compliance Manager
The Grants and Compliance Manager is a key member of the Girls Group and Fund Development team. This position is vital in keeping the lines of communication between Program and Fundraising going strong to help identify new funding opportunities and ensure accurate compliance reporting. This position is primarily responsible for:
- Helping to achieve the annual fundraising goals through procurement of new grants and securing of current funders, aiding in building out a robust pipeline of potential funders, and stewardship
Fund Development Associate
Girls Group seeks a driven, highly organized, and detail-oriented professional to join their active, and growing fundraising team. This position will help the Director of Development strengthen relationships with actively engaged supporters, creating the greatest philanthropic potential for Girls Group. This position is primarily responsible for:
- The Blackbaud donor database
- Supporting the agency’s fundraising appeals and campaigns
- Supporting the coordination and implementation of donor engagement, acknowledgement, fundraising events, and marketing initiatives
