About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative intern to support our Program Management team. This in-person position in New York City will involve assisting with communications, working with schools and families, and supporting the overall functioning of our team. Your role will require a passion for working with the youth of NYC and for learning how school and sports programs run internally.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular development calls to identify and cultivate potential leads.
- Implement effective strategies for lead generation and follow up with potential clients or partners.
- Maintain detailed records of all development activities and track progress against targets.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve organizational goals.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy adjustments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align business strategies with overall organizational objectives.
- Design and administer surveys to assess program effectiveness and gather feedback from participants.
- Analyze survey data and generate reports to inform program improvements.
- Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to track the impact of programs and initiatives.
- Commit to specific timeframes to be present at program locations, ensuring hands-on involvement in after school programs.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for connecting with people.
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously.
- Experience in sports-based youth development.
- Willingness to both youth and team members.
- Ability to commute throughout all 5 boroughs of NYC.
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Openness to feedback and a desire for continuous growth.
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Internship
- 25-35 hours per week
Experience Level
- Intern
Salary/Compensations
- Unpaid opportunities for first term interns
- $200-$300 completion bonus at the end of their term
- Potential opportunities to extend for a second term, paid internship
- Class credit where applicable
About the Company
- 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 four ultimate impacts: Enhancing emotional intelligence, Creating a positive sense of self, Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub, Integrating our communities.
- 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 on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.
- At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
- We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another.
- We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding new personalities to our team.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees.
- We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
