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Events and Communications Coordinator
Girls in the Game seeks a driven professional to support the Development Manager to ensure that organizational goals are met for fundraising, marketing, and communications. The Events and Communications Coordinator will oversee the organization’s race team for the Chicago Marathon and coordinate additional partner events and cause marketing efforts. This position will coordinate organizational communications including social media, the website, e-blasts, and print communications and marketing related to special events. This position will also oversee volunteer groups and the organization’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The ideal candidate is someone who has the ability to handle multiple project deadlines and will seek innovative ways to grow Girls in the Game’s fundraising efforts. This position is ideal for somebody who is beginning their nonprofit career and is eager to learn about fundraising, communications, and special events.
For more information, or to apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Renee Sherrod at rsherrod@girlsinthegame.org, after viewing the entire job description below. Due to the high volume of applications, PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.
Part-Time After School Coach
We build confidence: Every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength, and leads with confidence through fun and active sports, health, and leadership programs.
Are you looking for a purpose-driven role with no weekends and steady time commitment? As an After School coach, you’ll commit 1-3 days a week from 3:00 -6:00 p.m. and be compensated $17 an hour. You'll receive training and you’ll be expected to commit to 10 weeks.
To apply please send a Resume to Human Resources at: hr@girlsinthegame.org
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Assist in the instruction of our After School program
Learn and lead the curriculum used for programming up to 30 participants (Grades 3-8th Grade)
Attend coaches’ training meetings and complete weekly progress forms
Organize and maintain program materials and equipment
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Ability to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective
Experience and enthusiasm to work with youth and adults in a variety of settings and activities
Capacity to engage others from diverse cultures and various sectors of the community
Excellent facilitation, communication and writing skills
Ability to perform in a proactive and self-directed fashion as well as a contributing team member
Flexibility, positive attitude, and desire to continually improve professional skills
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Ability to report to assigned site, reliable transportation is a plus
Volunteer Coach
Looking to become a volunteer coach? You can find more information here.
For more information about internships, click here. For information about social work specific internships, click here.
If you have questions about internships, contact office@girlsinthegame.org.