Full Time Facilitator

Girls Inc. of Long Island Program Facilitators implement Girls Inc. programming… with the goal of inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold!

About:

Program Facilitators deliver Girls Inc. programs by working directly with middle & high school girls, grades 6-12 and in groups of 15-30. Facilitators support the organization’s program and outcomes evaluation strategy.

Girls Inc. programs cover a range of topics that support our essential services of Healthy Living (Strong), Academic Enrichment (Smart), and Life Skills (Bold). Curriculum addresses relevant issues facing girls, including but not limited to: healthy/toxic relationships, social media, navigating school, bullying, financial literacy, goal-setting, advocacy, career exploration, and more. Provided curriculum and activities are research-based, intentional, interactive, and expose girls to a wide variety of experiences.

The position requires regular travel to and from assigned program locations and requires the employee to transport materials to each site, as well as complete all required program planning and administrative duties.

Candidates must have demonstrated experience working with groups of youth, ages 10+, in a professional setting.

Reports to: Program Coordinator and Program Manager

Location: As Assigned, Various Sites throughout Suffolk County and/or Nassau County

Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Full-Time Hourly, $21.00 / hour

Work Schedule:

• 35 hours per week with very occasional evening/weekend events
• Monday-Friday @ 9:00am-5:00pm
• Hours split between assigned school sites and office in Deer Park

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate 5 afterschool programs weekly (one program per day): Prepare lessons and materials; facilitate in-person programming to middle and/or high school girls in groups of 15-25
• Using provided curricula, create and tailor program activity plans that are intentional, interactive, engaging, and exposes girls to a wide variety of experiences
• Preserve group norms & maintain classroom management; create a safe space & trusted atmosphere for girls; uphold and enforce safety regulations
• Complete written & photo documentation related to reporting responsibilities (ie: curriculum plans, attendance, program dates, etc.)
• Serve as a role model for girls, staff, and volunteers - maintain a high level of professionalism and attention to quality in all aspects of program delivery and work
• Supervise program participants during field trips and special events

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with youth/teens, ages 10+, in a professional setting
• Ability to inspire, stimulate & support self-empowerment among girls
• Punctual
• Communicative
• Reliable car transportation with valid driver’s license
• Adaptable and flexible attitude
• Technologically proficient