Non-Profit Community Impact Intern (Fall 2022)
Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving five ultimate impacts:
- Enhancing emotional intelligence
- Creating a positive sense of self
- Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub
- Integrating our communities
- Narrowing the income inequality gaps
We believe that what sets us apart is who we are and how we connect with people. We are a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a highly organized, energetic, and collaborative person to support the work of our Community & Impact team. This role reports directly to the Director of Community & Impact and provides daily administrative and analytical assistance for our programs.
As an intern, you’ll help to manage communications with our program managers and site coordinators within the Kids in the Game team. This position will require a love for creating an impact with the youth of NYC and passion for learning how school and sports programs run internally. This position requires someone who is incredibly organized and who is a world class communicator.
This is an in-person position based in New York City. As a piece of the role, the Community Impact Intern might be asked to develop and distribute surveys, connect with and travel to the team across our NYC programs, aid in data analysis for internal and external stakeholders, and support the overall functioning of our Community & Impact team. This internship would require a commitment of 25-35 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship.
The key functions of your role will include:
- Work within the Community and Impact department to develop surveys based on organizations overall desired impacts
- Work with program management team to execute on survey data collection at schools and programs around New York City
- Execute data collection utilizing Google Sheets, Excel, Hello Insight or other data analysis software
- Aid in data analysis and distribution to internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to adaptations of Kids in the Game materials, activities, and curriculum to meet the needs to survey results
You’ll know this role is for you if…
- You thrive off connecting with people and making their day a little better for having interacted with you
- You feel a sense of accomplishment knowing you’ve helped with an issue or created value for someone
- You enjoy being detail oriented and data driven
- You know that the key to a successful business is the behind-the-scenes work that goes into it, even if it isn’t the most exciting part
WHAT WE’LL LOVE ABOUT YOU
- Is resourceful and comfortable operating autonomously, but won’t hesitate to ask questions when they arise
- Has experience in and a passion for sports-based youth development
- Is willing to travel periodically throughout NYC
- Can handle influxes in workload and executes tasks on time with a high level of attention to detail
- Works very well with other people and is an effective communicator.
- Loves learning new things
- Open to feedback to continuously improve and grow
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
- We are a youthful, passionate, and committed team of individuals who care about our youth and city
- We support each other personally and professionally by encouraging a growth mindset and shared sense of purpose
- We use games & team building exercises to maintain a robust team culture
- We offer you the freedom to work outside of the office and reach new parts of NYC – every day can be a different experience as you visit all of our schools and programs and get a feel for all parts of the city
- We are an active team and regularly participate in company social leagues, workout classes, and sporting events
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
You can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe strongly in the value of incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We accept applications from all interested candidates, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.