Epic Academy High School Intern

Please use this link to complete the application process for this internship opportunity. https://girlsincofchicago.bamboohr.com/careers/85

Girls Inc. of Chicago Organization Overview: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment, physically, and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. 

Epic Academy Organization Overview: Epic Academy High School has a shared commitment for our students to pursue excellence and high expectations for postsecondary success, working towards college and career readiness through a variety of pathways. 

Role Description: Girls Inc. of Chicago is seeking a dynamic Epic Academy High School Intern between the ages of 16-24 years old who will play a vital role in supporting student programming, including events coordination, field trip management, afterschool programs, college exposure initiatives, and career intensives. This hands-on position offers experience in event planning, partnership development, student engagement, and multimedia storytelling. All internship days are in-person due to the school setting. Interns must complete a CPS Background Check and TB Test prior to starting. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, create, and post flyers for upcoming events and engagement activities.
• Assist with event logistics, setup, and breakdown. 
• Support event advertising and promotion to students, parents, and the community.
• Collaborate with the designated point of contact to plan and manage all aspects of field trips. 
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, permissions, and ensure student safety. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure students report to their assigned afterschool programs. 
• Track and record student attendance. 
• Provide support to teachers and advisors during program sessions. 
• Coordinate logistics and communications for college-related events. 
• Help organize and create videos highlighting past and current student experiences.
• Collect and curate provided content; film or document original material as needed.
• Conduct interviews with students, teachers, and staff for student experience videos.
• Edit and prepare videos for sharing on social media platforms. 
• Support efforts to engage students and parents in all program activities. 
• Assist with networking events and activities related to Career Intensives. 
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Epic Academy High School in all interactions. 

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in related discipline.
• Great written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Flexibility, initiative, self-motivated, detail-oriented and follow-through. 
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week. 
• Must complete a CPS Background Check and TB Test prior to starting. 
• All internship days are in-person due to the school setting. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
• Interest in education, youth development, event planning, or related fields.