Program Facilitator (Summer Camp Seasonal)

POSITION: Program Facilitator (Summer Camp Seasonal)

EMPLOYED BY: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

PURPOSE : Assist with, design and/or facilitate programs and activities in accordance with Girls Inc. philosophy across diverse cultural, social and educational program areas. Programming should be engaging, high energy and demonstrate depth in the content area while encouraging girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, implement and/or schedule Girls Inc. of Wayne County programming, both directly and indirectly through the supervision and coordination of programming staff and volunteers.
• Support, design and schedule curricular goals and monthly calendars of program activities and events for girls that are age specific.
• Programs should be diverse in content areas, including math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, leadership development, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, and sports/health/wellness.
• Programs and activities will incorporate goals and initiatives connecting with various constituencies, including our broader community, the Girls Inc. network, and our local affiliate's needs.
• Coordinate process and track regular and special programs (i.e., field trips, snack).
• Serve as a positive role model for girls. Communicate appropriately and professionally in the spirit of Girls Inc.’s mission. Demonstrate respectful communication, healthy relationships and positive leadership at all times.
• Teach, encourage and inspire girls to be respectful to themselves and others.
• Expect the best from girls, and set high and clear expectations for behavior. Actively support and contribute to any group and individual incentive and behavior programs.
• Assist with volunteers. Providing supervision, coaching and evaluation of Program Volunteers may be required.
• Provide guidance while identifying, compiling and creating tools, resources and tips for volunteers/staff to explore new and different approaches and resources to meet the needs of the girls and to keep programs flexible, educational and interesting.
• Collaboratively establish work plans and objectives, attend/conduct regular meetings and approve time slips for assigned parties.
• Assist with assessment and evaluation, including attendance, achievements, and behavior. Provides reports to the Program Manager/others as requested.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and family members, informing them of girls’ achievements and challenges.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Insure overall safety, cleanliness and functioning of Girls Inc.'s facilities or outreach locations, including support for some/all of the following:
• Daily cleaning to include program rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Restock and supply all areas as needed.
• Provide support to Institutional partners, including partner post-secondary schools with students providing volunteer and service hours at Girls Inc.
• Use of the organization's vehicle to assist with daily delivery/pick-ups as needed. Run errands as necessary.
• Coordinate efforts to produce communications with families, newsletters, brochures and other outreach.
• In collaboration with program staff, support all program and registration correspondence (i.e. parent/family letters, calendars, family booklets, team lists, invoices).
• Assist with documentation and story-telling of Girls Inc. programs, including taking photographs & video and recording stories, learning lessons & impact.

GIRLS INC. PROFESSIONALISM

• Participate in periodic assessment of own performance, develop goals and objectives. Take advantage of training and other developmental and professional growth opportunities. Attend and participate in Girls Incorporated regional and national functions as agreed upon with the Program Manager/Outreach Manager.
• Participate in all staff and team meetings to share ideas and concerns, and work collaboratively with staff to ensure agency goals and objectives are met.
• Any and all duties as assigned by the Manager and others as directed by the Program Manager.

The Program Facilitator inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold. The Program Facilitator ought to be able to 1) work well with others in a diverse environment, 2) enjoy working with and around girls, 3) function independently with a basic computer literacy, 4) provide role modeling to develop strong, smart and bold girls, 5) have a valid driver’s license and meet organizational insurance eligibility, 6) lift 30 pounds while completing assorted tasks, and 7) complete successful completion of a criminal history check. Spanish/English bilingual is a plus.

Job Type: Hourly, Part-time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (Hiring multiple shifts)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, IN 47374: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person