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CAREERS At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, our people are at the heart of everything we do. View Open Positions We’re always looking for passionate, results-driven leaders who are committed to inspiring the next generation. If you enjoy a collegial, fast-paced environment where you will have local impact, we invite you to explore a career opportunity with Girls Inc. We are committed to a healthy work environment where all people are welcomed and valued. Open Positions Open Positions Open Positions Open Positions Full list of current opportunities: Select the role to view the job description and apply. No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Recent Achievements Recent Achievements Recent Achievements Recent Achievements Voted the Best Nonprofit Group in Oakland and the East Bay by readers of Oakland Magazine Received the 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the seventh consecutive time, placing us among only 9% of organizations Recognized by the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame (WHOF) as a Community Partner Celebrated 65 years of inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold in 2023 Honored with the Girls’ Champion Award from the Alliance for Girls Featured by Thrive Foundation for Youth as one of eight “exemplary organizations” nationally in the report, “Nine Principles of Highly Effective Youth Organizations” What We Offer Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan) Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision Retirement benefit 403b Flex spending accounts Life Insurance benefits Long term disability benefits 13 Paid Holidays Vacation time off Sick time off Employee Assistance Program Professional development/training Our Commitment Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding a work community that reflects the various backgrounds in Oakland and the surrounding areas. We prioritize providing programming that is responsive to the communities we serve, and resources to those with the least access to them. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life. Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. What do staff say about working here? They feel accepted at Girls Inc. of Alameda County They are proud to be associated with Girls Inc. of Alameda County They are motivated by and find meaning in Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission, vision, values. They receive recognition for a job well done. Learn more about: Our Leadership Volunteer

LOOMES LEGACY CIRCLE Create a lasting impact with your philanthropic support by including Girls Inc. of Alameda County in your legacy. Contribute MAKE AN IMPACT Leave a Lasting Legacy Leave a Lasting Legacy Leave a Lasting Legacy Leave a Lasting Legacy Our Loomes Legacy Circle provides the opportunity for you to create a permanent legacy, and connect your intentional philanthropic support of Girls Inc. of Alameda County with your long-term financial, and estate planning. Consult with your financial advisor to discuss the full range of planned giving options, including gifts of retirement plans, remainder interest in property, and others. Girls Inc. of Alameda County can then offer guidance to help you identify which programs and activities you wish to support to ensure a better future for our youth. Questions? Contact us MAKE A DIFFERENCE Ways to invest: Bequests Give Real Estate Give Retirement Plans Give Life Insurance Policy Give Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Give Designate Your Gift Give Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA) Give Cash Give Bequests Bequests Bequests Bequests One of the easiest ways to make a legacy gift is to include Girls Inc. of Alameda County in your will or trust . Your gift can be a specific dollar amount, securities, real estate, or other property. You can also designate Girls Inc. of Alameda County as a beneficiary of all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate (a residuary bequest). Your bequest remains entirely under your control during your lifetime and becomes irrevocable only at death. To make a bequest to Girls Inc. of Alameda County, it is not necessary to rewrite existing documents — simply add an amendment, called a codicil, to your will or trust. Suggested bequest language to be used with an attorney: “I give (___________dollars) or (a specific asset, such as securities, real estate, or other property) or (all) or (___________ percent of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to Girls Inc. of Alameda County – tax ID 94-1558073), located in Oakland, California (for the benefit of its general purposes) or (for the following purpose: ____________________________________).” Contact us Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Retirement Plans A retirement plan can be a tax-efficient and simple way of including Girls Inc. of Alameda County in your legacy giving plans. If left to anyone other than a spouse, retirement account assets may be subject to significant taxation. As a tax-exempt organization, Girls Inc. of Alameda County will generally receive the full amount of the plan’s value. To name Girls Inc. of Alameda County as a beneficiary, contact your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan administrator to obtain a beneficiary form. Contact us Donor Advised Funds Donor Advised Funds Donor Advised Funds Donor Advised Funds Similar to retirement plans, you can name Girls Inc. of Alameda County as a charitable beneficiary of your donor advised fund (DAF). Your DAF advisor can provide a beneficiary designation form for you to complete. Contact us Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is simple to create. You fund your annuity with a gift of cash or stock and are paid a guaranteed fixed amount quarterly or annually for life. Contact us Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate You can donate appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, or commercial property. Such gifts can be among the most generous that people can leave to Girls Inc. of Alameda County and make a tremendous difference in the organization’s capacity to respond to our community’s greatest needs. Contact us Life Insurance Policy Life Insurance Policy Life Insurance Policy Life Insurance Policy If you have a life insurance policy that you no longer need, you can use it to reduce your taxes and create a legacy gift for Girls Inc. of Alameda County to secure our community’s future for generations to come. When you transfer ownership of the policy during your lifetime, you may receive an immediate tax deduction , or by naming us as a beneficiary, your estate would receive a charitable deduction, which may reduce your estate taxes. Contact us Designate Your Gift Designate Your Gift Designate Your Gift Designate Your Gift Unrestricted gifts allow Girls Inc. of Alameda County to direct funds where they are most needed. You may also direct your gift toward a specific program or purpose . If you would like to designate your gift for a particular purpose, we can work together to ensure your gift intentions are clear. Contact us Cash Cash Cash Cash A donation of cash is the most direct way to create your legacy. You benefit from a charitable tax credit while you have an immediate impact on the present and future of Girls Inc. of Alameda County. You can make your gift online or by sending a check or money order to: Girls Inc. of Alameda County Attn: Development Department 510 16th Street Oakland, CA 94612 Contact us Learn more about: Invest Women of Impact

SUMMER PROGRAMS Bridging the opportunity gap through purposeful Summer learning. Explore Programs OUR DIFFERENCE A Summer of Impact A Summer of Impact A Summer of Impact A Summer of Impact We know that not all youth have the same opportunities for learning and enrichment, which can lead to summer learning loss and further contribute to the opportunity gap. Our summer curriculum is an intentional part of our programming continuum for girls and their allies that fosters community, encourages positive risk-taking, and exposes youth to new resources, opportunities and social capital. ELEVATE EVERY SUMMER Summer Programs Include: Concordia Park Summer Camp Ages Rising 1st - 7th Dates June 23rd – July 18th (no camp July 4) Location Concordia Park, Oakland Learn More Eureka! Summer Program Ages Rising 8th - 9th Dates June 23rd – July 18th (no camp July 4) Location Cal State East Bay, Hayward Learn More HEALTH EMPOWERMENT & LEADERSHIP Ages Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Dates June 23rd – July 18th (no camp July 4) Location Simpson Center for Girls, Downtown Oakland Learn More Concordia Park Summer Camp Concordia Park Summer Camp Concordia Park Summer Camp Concordia Park Summer Camp During the Summer, participants will enjoy: Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Attending Field Trips, Staying Active, And much more! Ages Rising 1st - 5th grade Rising 6th - 7th grade Dates June 23rd – July 18th (no camp July 4) Location Concordia Park, 2901 64th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605 Time 1st – 5th grade Full Day: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri) Afternoon Only: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri) 6th – 7th grade Middle School Technology & Sports Camp: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri) Fees OUSD Participants: Free Non-OUSD Participants: One-time registration fee (per household) $25 for one girl $10 for each additional girl Fees are non-refundable after five days of camp. Cerrada Applications Closed Payment Link Questions? Contact Us Eureka! Summer Program 2025 Eureka! Summer Program 2025 Eureka! Summer Program 2025 Eureka! Summer Program 2025 During the Summer, participants will enjoy: Exploring STEM and high school preparation, Friday Field Trips, Staying Active through Swimming and Sports, Earning a stipend for attendance and participation, And much more! Ages Rising 8th - 9th grade Dates - Year-round program starting this summer - Summer Program: June 23rd – July 18th (no camp July 4) Location Cal State East Bay, Hayward Time 8th – 9th grade Summer Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM (Mon – Fri) FREE Eureka! is a FREE program with summer and school year offerings spanning 8th-12th grades that promotes confidence, sisterhood, college access and career readiness for girls and their allies. Aplicar Aquí Apply Here Questions? Contact Us Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) Participants will enjoy: Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) is for girls and their allies who are looking to be a part of the movement for opportunity and respect for all. In this summer program, teens will learn about the movement to ensure a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare- focusing on unmet health needs faced by some groups of people in our communities and country. Teens will get the knowledge and tools to become powerful health ambassadors, learning their health rights and exploring the gaps that exist in our country that result in many community members lacking full access to health services they deserve. Teens will share and learn in a supportive space where they can create connections with each other and their facilitator, all while gaining skills that will support them for a lifetime. There are also weekly field trips on Friday. At the end of the summer program, they will work together on a fun art or media project focused on raising awareness for others about the importance of their health. Ages Rising 9th - 12th grade Dates - Session 1: June 23rd – June 27th & July 7th - July 18th (no camp July 4) - Session 2: June 30th - July 3rd (Special Partnership with Cinequest) Location Girls Inc. of Alameda’s Simpson Center for Girls, 510 16th St, Oakland, CA 94612 Time 9th – 12th grade Session 1: Tuesday – Thursday, 1 PM – 4 PM (Fridays vary due to field trips) Session 2: Monday – Thursday, 11 AM – 4 PM Stipend Participants will receive a stipend for attendance and participation. Aplicar Aquí Apply Here Questions? Contact Us Learn more about: Invest Volunteer

In honor of Girls Day, the San Francisco Giants  hosted a special pregame panel at China Basin Park, bringing together influential women leaders from across sports and youth development. Among the featured panelists was our very own CEO, Julayne Virgil, who spoke of the importance of creating pathways for girls to thrive as leaders on and off the field. She was joined by an inspiring lineup that included Miss USA, Alma Cooper, a true embodiment of what it means to be strong, smart, and bold.   (L to R) : Rocky Henley,  VP of Evolution Girls Baseball , Julayne Virgil, CEO of Girls Inc. of Alameda County , Mary Jane Storm, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern California , Panel Moderator    (L to R): Julayne Virgil, CEO of Girls Inc. of Alameda County , Mary Jane Storm, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern California , Alma Cooper, Miss USA , Rocky Henley, VP of Evolution Girls Baseball , Pam Baker, Founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance , Panel Moderator,  Lindsay Bettinger, Manager of Partnerships at Athleta Alma’s story is one of determination, discipline, and drive. After graduating high school, she enrolled at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where she earned a degree in mathematical sciences. Currently, she is a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, pursuing a Master’s in statistics with a focus on data science.   Alma took time to connect with our Girls Inc. community, including recent graduates (and twins) Cande and Guadalupe, leaving them with words of encouragement and a strong example of breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated spaces like the military and STEM.   Sisters, Cande and Guadalupe, will also be pursuing careers in STEM, come fall: Cande will be attending Chico State to study animal science, and Guadalupe will attend San Francisco State to study political science.   (L top R:) Cande, Alma Cooper, Miss USA , Guadalupe In a special Girls Day moment, Guadalupe delivered the ceremonial first pitch ball — a proud and symbolic moment representing the bright future of our youth.  Guadalupe We’re grateful to the SF Giants for shining a spotlight on girls’ leadership and for making space to celebrate and inspire future changemakers. Together, we’re building a world where every girl knows she belongs, and that she can lead in any field, from science labs to sports! We’re grateful to the SF Giants for shining a spotlight on girls’ leadership and for making space to celebrate and inspire future changemakers. Together, we’re building a world where every girl knows she belongs, and that she can lead in any field, from science labs to sports!  Join us in supporting more girls uncover their potential by investing today!     Invest Today

We know that over the summer, there are limited opportunities for learning and enrichment—especially ones that are affordable and accessible. Without these opportunities, many young people experience summer learning loss, which can widen existing opportunity gaps. That’s why our summer programs are offered at no cost to families, ensuring more youth have access to the support and experiences they need outside of the school year.   Our summer curriculum is an intentional part of our academic, leadership and personal growth and resilience programs that foster community, encourage positive risk-taking, and expose youth to new resources and social capital through intentional curricula, field trips, internship placements and more!  You can be a part of this transformative summer. Concordia Park in East Oakland: Our Concordia Park site in East Oakland hosts our 1st-7th* grade participants during the summer and is critical to maintaining academic goals and engaging youth in STEM activities, while also exposing them to new interests through intentional curricula and field trips.  Field trips all follow similar formulas that maximize participants’ exposure and learning that include facility tours, panel discussions and Q&A opportunities with minority women leaders, key, age-appropriate learning activities and closing reflections. Fieldtrips will include Women in Trades Project ( Tradeswomen Inc. ), Carmel Partners , Benefit Cosmetics , Port of Oakland , DPR Construction , Denali Therapeutics , Bishop Wisecarver  hosted by Comerica , WTS  (Advancing Women, Advancing Transportation), and more!   Field trips often spark interest in attendees that can lead to future internship opportunities and subsequent college and career decisions.  A pivotal moment for alumna Tayo came while on a field trip to an urban planning firm with Girls Inc., where she learned people  actually design the bridges and roads she used on a daily basis. “That day changed everything,” she said. “For the first time, I saw a future I wanted—and believed I could have.” She became the first in her family to attend college, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Davis and a master’s in transportation policy. Today, Tayo works as a Civil Engineer, helping build Bay Area infrastructure.   *This year we will also host 6th and 7th graders who are part of our All STARS program in our downtown Oakland Simpson Center for Girls, and  we will host an All STARTS cohort at our Concordia Park location. This expansion, made possible by funding and collaboration with Oakland Unified School District, has effectively doubled our 6th and 7th grade program spots, meeting the growing demand for this age group.   Golf & Rowing Summer Camp: This summer, we’re further expanding our middle school offerings through an exciting new partnership with First Tee Oakland and Oakland Strokes Rowing Club. Together, we’ll provide an additional two weeks of free, high-quality summer programming for middle schoolers—broadening their exposure to new experiences like golf and rowing and further enriching the opportunities available to this age group. Participants will start their day with Oakland Strokes at the Tidewater Boating Center for rowing and then transition to Metropolitan Golf Links Golf Course for golf lessons.   This unique opportunity is about more than just sports and physical wellness. It provides our girls with rare exposure to sports with historically limited access, opening doors to new experiences, future opportunities, and even potential college scholarships. As they build confidence and hone their skills, they’ll not only grow as athletes but also see themselves in spaces and careers where women of color have long been underrepresented.    Thank you to East Bay Community Foundation  and title nine  for supporting this opportunity!   Eureka! at Cal State East Bay: Our rising 8th and 9th grade Eureka! participants attend summer programming at Cal State East Bay , utilizing top-of-the line amenities like the campus sports and pool complexes, science labs and classrooms. Many students experience a lot of firsts here, including science experiments like dissecting fish and activities like learning to swim!  Experiencing daily life in a university setting also allows our girls to envision similar things for their own futures and can help alleviate any doubts or fears around navigating college campuses.      Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL): Health Empowerment & Leadership (HEAL) is for girls and their allies who are looking to be a part of the movement for opportunity and respect for all. In this summer program, teens will learn about the movement to ensure a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare- focusing on unmet health needs faced by some groups of people in our communities and country.  Teens will get the knowledge and tools to become powerful health ambassadors, learning their health rights and exploring the gaps that exist in our country that result in many community members lacking full access to health services they deserve. Teens will share and learn in a supportive space where they can create connections with each other and their facilitator, all while gaining skills that will support them for a lifetime. There are also weekly field trips on Friday.  At the end of the summer program, they will work together on a fun art or media project focused on raising awareness for others about the importance of their health. This will be in partnership with Cinequest’s "Picture the Possibilities”  initiative.   Internships: We have forty 10th and 11th grade girls with internship placements among several businesses in the community including ADBC Architecture , FORRELL | ELSESSER Structural Engineers , Girls Inc. of Alameda County ,  Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers , and more!  A special thank you to Rakuten  for hosting 20 interns this summer in roles ranging from engineering, fashion, marketing, law and more!    Internships are amazing opportunities for girls to gain real world working experience, professional development, personal growth, business connections, and social capital as they explore areas of interest, and they often factor into participants’ future college and career decisions.       Alumna, Tehray,  discovered a passion for finance through a Girls Inc. internship with BlackRock and she went on to study Economics at UC Merced. She currently works as an Analyst at BlackRock Asset Management—the very company that first inspired her college and career trajectory.  You can be part of this transformative summer.  . A generous donor has stepped up with a $15,000 matching gift challenge to make your contribution go even further.  Our match has three deadlines we need to meet:    • $5,000 by May 30th   • $5,000 by June 6th     • $5,000 by June 20th   This matching gift means every dollar you give will be matched dollar for dollar and double your impact. Will you help us meet this Friday's deadline, June 6th?  Your gift will directly support the essential programs youth count on this summer and into next school year.  Invest Today

The Bay Area's new professional women's team has partnered up with PG&E to donate $500 to two Bay Area programs focused on helping young girls and women. The utility will donate $500 for every free throw the Golden State Valkyries make this season, as part of PG&E's "Free Throws for Futures" program. One of those programs is Girls, Inc. of Alameda county, and the organization's CEO sat down with KTVU to talk about the impact of this kind of donation.