Program Mentor (Middle and High School)

Program Specialist, Middle & High School

To apply, please submit: A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and resume describing relevant work experience to careers@girlsgroup.org.

Position Summary

The Middle School and High School Program Specialist empowers young women to achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and begin their college or career journeys. This position is primarily responsible for:

• Establish developmental mentoring relationships with participants
• Co-facilitating skill building workshops and weekly group meetings
• Supporting annual celebrations, reunions, and special events

This position will establish and maintain positive long-term relationships with middle & high school participants to help them find their voice, define their goals and dreams, and move forward in the world with pride and self-confidence.

About Girls Group

Girls Group is a nonprofit mentoring agency with a vision to end generational poverty by helping economically disadvantaged young women achieve self-sufficiency. The ultimate ambition is that each young woman finds their voice, defines their goals and dreams, and moves forward in the world with pride and self- confidence. Services establish long-term and supportive mentoring relationships, which span middle school, high school, and continue through participant college and careers.

At Girls Group we work as a team to ensure high quality, innovative, and mission-driven services. We are a supportive community of dedicated individuals who empower every young woman to write their greatest story. Girls Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Position Responsibilities

1) Middle School and High School Group Programs

• Co-facilitate group programming sessions, workshops, and special events focused on skills needed for college and career in alignment with Girls Group program standards and curriculum
• Provide mentoring support to participants in alignment with the Girls Group standards during group sessions
• Support an effective environment by providing structure and clear expectations, reinforce positive group dynamics, and create youth leadership opportunities during group sessions
• Support site leaders with group programming session meal, purchasing and organization of session supplies, and transportation support to Girls Group programs and special events

2) Administrative Duties

• Adhere to programming procedures, including tracking and maintaining program attendance, participant applications, and program documentation
• Actively participate in agency staff meetings, programming meetings, and supervision meetings on a weekly basis
• Daily email communications, phone calls, and paperwork
• Track debit card transactions and maintain accurate program budgets
• Participate in planning, set-up, and coordination of agency wide special events
• Participate in community outreach and awareness, contribute to the agency newsletter and fundraising activities

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Youth Work, Social Work, Education, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience working with middle school or high school students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development, social justice, and youth programming
• Comfortable with facilitating sessions in a large group
• Able to provide support for students who may be experiencing crisis
• Responsible, organized, and excellent communication skills
• Maturity, empathy, and strong sense of self
• Demonstrate and model professionalism in demeanor, dress, and communication as a role model to peers and youth

Position Title: Program Specialist

Reports to: Program Manager

Hours: Part-time hourly 15-20 hours per week (must have availability between 10am-2pm and 3pm-7pm several days a week and Wed afternoon for agency meetings)

Salary: $20 hourly, paid biweekly

Employee Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age, Valid driver’s license, with no restrictions as to when and where the employee may drive, Reliable personal vehicle used to transport participants on a weekly basis, Proof of vehicle insurance, coverage of $100,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage, Background screening

Standards of Performance

• Completion of all responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
• Organized and efficient, with strong writing skills, including appropriate spelling and grammar
• Good listener and interested in accepting constructive criticism
• Capable and willing to discuss Girls Group in an enthusiastic and focused manner
• Comfortable using Google Suites and other basic computer applications
• Willingness to set a consistent example of professionalism, maturity, and a positive attitude
• Prompt communication regarding any difficulties that prevent the completion of assigned tasks
• Establishment of positive, nurturing and trustful relationships with all members of Girls Group
• Adherence to Girls Group Policies and Confidentiality requirements
• Timely response to email and phone requests from all staff members of Girls Group
• Track and submit all expenses and mileage on a monthly basis

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20