Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

Position Summary: 

Do you want the chance to make a positive impact on girls' lives? Do you have experience working with kids? We have the job for you! The Program Facilitator position works with girls of all ages in after school settings to deliver grade-level specific activities, utilizing our national curriculum. This position works up to 10-15 hours, weekdays only, from 2:00-6:00pm; $20/hour; out-based position in South Bend Area.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and implement exciting, fun, and thought provoking activities that utilize the Girl Scout national curriculum, ensuring diversity and pluralism for all girls.

•Combine your love for educational programming with that of the nationally renowned Girl Scout Cookie Sale, to successfully manage and cultivate troops’ entrepreneurial spirit by selling success.

• Maintain appropriate documentation as directed. 

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Positive experience working effectively with girls, including youth in at-risk environments.

• Ability to work with a culturally and racially diverse group.

• Willingness to become a member of GSUSA and commitment to the principles of Girl Scouting.

• Successful experiences working with youth programming.

• Understanding of girls’ needs including team building, conflict resolution, and appropriate behavior management techniques.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to manage time efficiently, work independently and manage several projects at onetime.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong personal relation skills with girls and adults

• Effective computer skills.

Physical/Mental Essential Requirements:

• Ability to work hours agreed upon when hired.

• Dependable transportation necessary.

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty (30) pounds).

• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to focus on detail and accuracy of work product.

• Willingness to travel to various meeting locations to deliver program within Allen County. Work is performed primarily in the schools and other community organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer