Position Summary
The Dance & Movement Wellness Intern uses movement-based practices to support physical regulation, emotional expression, and self-confidence among girls and gender-expansive youth. This role integrates creative movement, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed facilitation into GIW programming.
- Plan and facilitate movement-based wellness sessions for youth ages 5–18
- Incorporate trauma-informed, inclusive, and body-positive practices
- Support emotional regulation and stress relief through movement activities
- Collaborate with Clinical and Case Management Interns as needed
- Adapt activities for different age groups and abilities
- Assist with special events, showcases, or wellness programming
Ability to work after school hours (approximately 1:30–5:30 PM), up to 20 hours/week (flexible)
- Enrolled in or recently completed a program in dance, movement therapy, kinesiology, education, or related field
- Experience working with children or youth
- Comfort leading groups and facilitating movement activities
- Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practices
Non Paid Internship
Why Join Us?
- This internship offers hands-on experience in social-emotional programming, with flexible scheduling and training.
- High-quality clinical supervision by a licensed clinician (LMHC & CRC)
- Hands-on experience in a nonprofit, youth-serving environment
- Opportunities to design and lead original programming
- Exposure to clinical and case management practices
- Training in youth development, equity, and wellness frameworks
- Professional development and career pathway exploration+
Please email resumes to:
For over 100 years Girls Inc. of Worcester has inspired all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through comprehensive, research-based programming that supports social-emotional wellness, leadership development, and academic success. We provide life-changing programs to over 1,000 girls in Central Massachusetts, making us the region’s only facility-based, girl-centered organization.