Program Facilitator - Niagara County

SUMMARY: 

In order to enhance in school and after school programming, the Program Facilitator provides formal and informal learning and recreational activities for girls participating in programs through local school districts and selected sites in Niagara County, primarily in the City of Niagara Falls and Lockport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and provide the Girl Scout program, targeted learning programs and recreational programs for girls through the troop/group model. Develops a program plan around the assigned National Program Portfolio. 
• Assist the program/membership team in strategic planning to target, recruit and set up new programming sites. 
• Create a positive program atmosphere conducive to team building and learning. 
• Create leadership and role modeling to help group members understand and respect the rights, differences, and similarities of others. 
• Create a solid GS appropriate rapport with girls, parents, and other staff and/or volunteers in the group. 
• Coordinate activities and programs by gathering materials and arriving at the site at least 15 minutes prior to the session. 
• Provide adequate supervision of girls by remaining on-site until girls are picked up by a parent or the designated staff. 
• Enforce site rules, procedures, and health and safety standards. 
• Follow specifications in the GSUSA Activity/Safety Checkpoints. 
• Accurately complete and submit by deadline all required paperwork including attendance records, weekly reports, accident/injury reports, registration forms and fees, time sheets, etc. 
• Support recruitment of girls and adult volunteers for after-school programming, traditional troop programming, GSWNY events and camp by conducting outreach, attending recruitment events and opportunities in schools and the community. 
• Assist with implementation of Product Programs as part of after-school troops. 
• Attend regular Program Team meetings and GSWNY all staff meetings. 
• Attend and apply skills learned through required trainings 

Other duties may be assigned as needed. GSWNY maintains the right to add, change or alter the functions of this position at any time.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or GED. Experience working with children in diverse populations preferred. 
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Bilingual a plus. 
• Requires a combination of afternoon, evening and weekend hours. 
• Ability to gather, assess, process and present program and girl data. 
• Become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the USA, and demonstrate support of the Girl Scouts mission. 
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities; 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); 
• Ability to project a high level of professionalism at all times; 
• Capacity to network effectively and positively represent GSWNY in the public arena; 
• Ability to articulate organizational mission and its importance with passion and conviction, and in a manner that resonates with the listener; 
• Commitment to diversity and ability to interact with diverse populations; 
• Strong time management skills with ability to work independently and effectively prioritize duties and tasks in order to successfully meet and manage multiple deadlines; 
• Capacity to manage stress effectively and work well under pressure 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly; 
• Proven capability to work in a collaborative, service-focused environment; 
• Capacity to work well with others in a congenial and effective manner; 
• Ability to effectively manage and foster relationships with council staff, volunteers and within community; 
• Successfully pass the required background checks at hire and thereafter; 
• Maintain reliable transportation to and from home and work; 
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the position to conduct Council business; 
• If travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license, meet minimum state auto insurance requirements, and meet the insurance carrier’s requirements for coverage. 

HOURS & TRAVEL:

• Approximately 15-20 hours per week; 
• Regular travel to program-sites is required; and
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

GIRL SCOUT MEMBERSHIP: 

All Employees of Girl Scouts must maintain an active, annual membership in Girl Scouts of Western New York. This membership must be renewed annually, and all newly hired employees are expected to enroll with GSWNY within the first 30 days of their employment.

BENEFITS: 

Part-time employees working fewer than 30 hours per week are not eligible for company-sponsored group benefits. However, all regular employees of Girl Scouts of Western New York are eligible for paid holidays and paid-time off in accordance with GSWNY policies and procedures. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL: 

Girl Scouts of Western New York celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment for all. All employment decisions are based qualifications, merit, performance and the needs of the organization. As an equal opportunity employer, GSWNY does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other groups or persons protected by federal, state or local law.