Are you…?
- Looking for an exciting, short-term volunteer opportunity that makes a big difference?
- Someone who believes in empowering young women with the skills needed to excel in STEM and who loves global cultures?
- Ready to join a close-knit team that inspires and connects individuals, organizations, and businesses to make a real difference in the lives of teens and young professionals worldwide?
Then, you should apply for a TechGirls position! The following position(s) with TechGirls are primarily remote with possibility for in-person engagement for those in the Washington, D.C. area. See below for more details.
TechGirls connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing them access and opportunities to advance their skills and pursue their dreams. TechGirls is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by Legacy International in partnership with Virginia Tech, Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity
TechGirl Summer Staff Positions
Summer Exchange Coordinator
Legacy International is offering a 3-month position (May 1 to August 4) to meaningfully contribute to the TechGirls youth exchange initiative. As a Summer Exchange Coordinator, you will serve as part of the team coordinating logistics prior to and during program delivery to address participant needs. This position can be remote until the in-person exchange during the month of July 2023.
Deadline to apply: Rolling deadline, with a goal to extend an offer by early April.
2023 Youth Resident Assistant / Group Leader
As a TechGirls’ Youth Resident Assistant/Group Leader you will help guide young women who are the future of STEM through a cross-cultural immersion on the campus of Virginia Tech and in Washington DC. This exchange is a life changing experience, and our staff team will include compassionate and courageous women. The staff create a safe, secure, and rich learning environment in-person with virtual-hybrid components.
Deadline to apply: We encourage you to apply EARLY. Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis as
applications are received. Only 12 positions available.
TechGirl Internships
Social Media Intern
For a young professional interested in international exchanges, communications, and marketing, this internship offers a way to meaningfully contribute to a transformative project serving international youth.
Due Date: No longer accepting applications; please check back fall 2023.
International Exchange Intern
For a young professional interested in international exchanges, monitoring and evaluation, and events/logistics. This is your chance to see how impactful, transformative international exchanges are developed.
Due Date: No longer accepting applications; please check back fall 2023.
Additional Opportunities:
There are no year round positions available at this time. Please check back throughout the year for other opportunities.
Legacy International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified applicants to represent diverse geographical, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Our goal is to select the most qualified staff. The competitive standards are set by each group of applicants. Our policy is to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.
