Girls to Women Program Coordinator

Minneapolis, United States | Posted on 01/26/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• Salary $25/hour ($1,000 for entire Camp)
• City Minneapolis
• Country United States

Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops is a nonprofit organization focused on violence prevention, healing, and leadership development for youth and young adults impacted by gun violence. Through basketball and mentorship, we provide safe, structured spaces where young people build confidence, resilience, and purpose.

After five successful Boys to Men camps, we are launching our first Girls to Women Basketball & Leadership Camp, an overnight experience designed to support girls as they grow into confident, capable young women.

The Program Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in the success of the overnight camp. This position is responsible for daily operations, camper supervision, staff coordination, and safety oversight. Program Coordinators help create a structured, supportive environment where girls can learn, heal, and lead.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong leadership skills, experience mentoring or supporting girls and young women, and the ability to remain calm, organized, and supportive in a residential setting.

• Oversee daily camp schedules and activities
• Supervise campers in an overnight environment
• Support staff and ensure program flow
• Respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges
• Enforce camp rules, safety policies, and boundaries
• Assist with conflict resolution and crisis response
• Communicate regularly with program leadership

• Experience working with youth or young adults
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to supervise and support youth in an overnight setting
• Comfortable working with participants impacted by violence or trauma
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
• Must be available for the entire duration of camp
• We strongly encourage women and individuals who identify as women, and those with experience working with girls and young women, to apply.

• Experience in overnight or residential programs
• Background in youth development, education, social work, or counseling
• Trauma-informed training
• CPR/First Aid certification

Working with Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a life-changing experience for girls and young women impacted by gun violence.

As a member of the Girls to Women Basketball & Leadership Camp team, you will:

• Help create a safe, healing, and empowering space for girls during a critical stage of development
• Use basketball and mentorship to teach confidence, discipline, leadership, and resilience
• Play a direct role in violence prevention by supporting youth most impacted by community trauma
• Be part of a mission-driven organization with a proven track record of successful youth programming
• Help launch an important new chapter of our work focused on girls and young women

This role is ideal for candidates who believe in leading with purpose, modeling positive role‑model behavior, and giving back to their communities in meaningful ways.

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work with real community impact
• Leadership and mentorship experience in a residential youth program
• Opportunity to strengthen skills in youth development, coaching, and trauma-informed care
• Experience with a respected nonprofit focused on violence prevention
• Housing and meals provided during the overnight camp
• Structured schedules and clear staff support
• Training and preparation prior to camp

• Work alongside passionate, like-minded women
• Supportive team environment centered on growth and accountability
• Opportunity to be a positive role model and leader for girls
• Strong professional references upon successful completion
• Valuable experience for careers in education, coaching, social work, counseling, nonprofit leadership, or community organizing

$1000 contract payment for the completion of camp