Direct Service Intern

Organization: 

Girls Empowerment Network

Site Supervisor: Kameryn Sampson

Organization Address: 

4660 Beechnut St. Suite 102 Houston, TX. 77096

Organization Description: 

Girls Empowerment Network ignites the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believing in their ability to be unstoppable. At Girls Empowerment Network we believe that girls are powerful. Our mission is to help them believe it too. We work with girls in grades 3-12 throughout Texas. Our programs offer a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for girls, and at our core, we are focused on helping girls build and grow a strong and positive sense of self-efficacy. 

Primary Function: 

The Direct Service Intern will assist staff with co-facilitation of programs within the Girls Empowerment Network. They will work with a diverse group of girls in the Houston area and work in a team-oriented environment. Direct Service interns can expect to gain valuable group facilitation skills, learn outreach techniques, and gain knowledge about social-emotional programming.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of all Girls Empowerment Network programs, including Girl Connect, Workshops, We Are Girls Conference, Pathfinder, and Camp.

• Co-facilitate a minimum of 4 Girl Connect groups per week.

• Conduct intake, and assessment, and provide referrals to participants when appropriate.

• Oversee logistical details of groups, such as recruiting participants and making reminder calls to participants.

• Attend community events in representation of the Girls Empowerment Network.

• Conduct bi-weekly reports for groups.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Applicants must be professional, creative, team-oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.  

• Applicants must have obtained or are actively pursuing a degree in counseling, social work, or related field.  Must be committed to the goals/mission of Girls Empowerment Network and social justice.  

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be available to run after-school programs on some weekdays.

Number of available positions: 1

Hours expected to work each week: 15