Community Engagement Intern

Overview

Play Like a Girl is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to leveling the playing field for girls. Our mission is to provide young women with the tools, mentorship, and resources to succeed in competitive careers in male-dominated fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By leveraging skills gained through sport, we help girls build confidence, leadership skills, and teamwork to achieve their dreams.

For more than 20 years, Play Like a Girl has empowered thousands of girls nationwide. As our programs and partnerships continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support mentor engagement, community outreach, and program coordination.

This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit programming, community engagement, and digital storytelling. The intern will support relationship building with mentors and partners, assist with virtual program delivery, and help amplify the stories and impact that bring the Play Like a Girl community to life.

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Intern supports the successful execution and growth of Play Like a Girl’s Meet + Mentor program, with a primary focus on mentor recruitment, engagement, and community outreach. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role assists with relationship building, communications, and program support while contributing to content creation that elevates the visibility and impact of the program.

This is a fully remote, paid internship with a stipend, designed for an early-career professional or student interested in nonprofit programs, community engagement, and digital storytelling. The intern will work up to 10 hours per week and gain hands-on experience supporting a national mentorship initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Mentor Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Support recruitment efforts for mentors participating in the Meet + Mentor program.
• Research and identify potential mentors, partners, and community organizations aligned with Play Like a Girl’s mission.
• Assist with outreach, follow-up, and relationship management for prospective and active mentors.
• Help onboard new mentors by supporting communications, scheduling, and resource sharing.

Program Support & Coordination

• Assist the Program Manager with planning and coordination of virtual Meet + Mentor sessions.
• Support event preparation, including agendas, attendance tracking, and follow up communications.
• Maintain accurate records related to mentors, participation, and engagement.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Assist with creating content for social media, newsletters, and program promotion.
• Participate in content creation, including appearing on camera for short videos, interviews, or behind the scenes program content.
• Help capture stories, quotes, and moments that highlight mentor and student impact.
  

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized spreadsheets, trackers, and shared documents.
• Support basic reporting needs by collecting data and program insights.
• Assist with additional tasks that support program goals and timelines as needed.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program related to communications, nonprofit management, marketing, education, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in video based content creation.
• Interest in mentorship, community building, and mission driven work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace and social media platforms.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media content creation or digital storytelling.
• Previous involvement in student organizations, nonprofits, or community programs.
• Interest in STEM education, youth development, or gender equity initiatives.
  

Pay & Work Environment

• Compensation: Paid internship with stipend.
• Hours: Up to 10 hours per week.
• Location: Fully remote.
• Schedule: Flexible, coordinated with the Program Manager to meet program needs.
  

Career & Learning Opportunities

This internship offers exposure to nonprofit program operations, mentor engagement strategies, and content driven community building. Interns will receive mentorship from Play Like a Girl staff and gain practical experience applicable to careers in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or education.

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF to [email protected] with subject line: Community Engagement Intern – [Your Name] including:

• Cover Letter: Share your approach to supporting mentors, partners, or community stakeholders, and any experience contributing to youth, mentorship, or nonprofit programs through outreach, coordination, or communications. 
• Resume: Highlight relevant experience in program support, community engagement, communications, content creation, and tools used to stay organized and support mission-driven initiatives.
• Assessment (one, single-spaced page): Play Like a Girl’s Meet + Mentor program is expanding to reach more mentors and students nationwide. As the Community Engagement Intern, explain how you would support mentor recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement in a remote environment while staying organized and aligned with the Program Manager. Include how you would use communication and storytelling to help mentors feel informed, valued, and connected to the mission as the program grows. 

Applications will close on Friday, March 6th.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Play Like a Girl is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from rural residents, people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others from historically marginalized groups.