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ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY DIVIDE FOR YOUNG WOMEN?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR THAT SUPPORTS EQUITY WHILE DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG LATINAS AND WOMEN OF COLOR?
If yes, then CHICA PROJECT is the place for you!
ABOUT CHICA PROJECT
CHICA PROJECT (CP) is a nonprofit organization comprised of diverse leaders, professionals, and volunteers. Through a network of accomplished multicultural women, CHICA PROJECT empowers girls and young women to recognize their strengths and build the self-efficacy needed to embark on pathways to economic success. To learn more about our organization, visit chicaproject.org
ABOUT THE ROLE
CHICA PROJECT is looking for Youth Program Intern (in-person) to support the strategic execution of the organization's Peer Leader (PL) Program. The PL program is an opportunity for our experienced participants to develop leadership and facilitation skills while building community ties through collaborative events and relationship building. The successful candidate will embody CHICA PROJECT's values in partnership assessment and implement new program initiatives and events rooted in collaboration and innovation. Reporting to the PL Program Associate, the successful candidate will work closely with interns and fellows, community partners, youth participants, and volunteers to ensure high quality facilitation of CHICA PROJECT's curriculum, “Chica's in Bloom”. This internship opportunity is for the 2022-2023 academic year, starting late October/early November and ending late June of 2023 and requires a commitment of 8-10 weekly hours. THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY.
ABOUT YOU
CHICA PROJECT is looking for someone who is mission-driven, with a positive attitude to play a critical role in ensuring that the day-to-day functioning of CHICA PROJECT's PL programming are being executed effectively and efficiently. This is a valuable opportunity for an intern to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, develop social emotional skills, and join a powerful network of women in Massachusetts and beyond. Further qualifications include:
Preferred Qualifications:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position will be mainly responsible for the following areas, but duties can expand beyond central responsibilities of:
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
We strongly believe that diverse experience, perspectives, and background lead to a better environment for our team and community. We are proud to foster a workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.