What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Leader - College and Career Readiness position at Girls Inc. of the Valley?
Girls Inc. of the Valley is seeking creative, energetic individuals who are passionate about inspiring all girls* to be strong, smart, and bold! Research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip youth to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Girls Inc. of the Valley is an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization, the nation’s leading expert on issues affecting girls and young women. (*Please see our website at www.girlsincvalley.org to learn more about our inclusive gender statement.)
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Youth Program Leaders lead high quality programs for Girls Inc. participants in our Holyoke Program Center and in our school-based programs throughout Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield. The Youth Program Leader- College and Career Readiness will support programming focused on college readiness, career exploration, scholarships, future ideation, and community engagement. Programming may also include Healthy Sexuality curriculum. Primary responsibilities include planning engaging and creative programming, group facilitation, and group management. Regular weekend and evening work is required. This position is mostly in-person, with the possibility for occasional remote work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Working towards or completion of a two- or four-year college degree.
· Passion for the Girls Inc. mission.
· 2 years’ experience working with teens in a formal or informal educational setting or a related field.
· Background in STEM, education, and/or college and career readiness preferred.
· Computer literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
· Ability to communicate, support and enjoy working with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
· Must have maintained a valid driver's license for at least 2 years with a clean. Position requires ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
· First Aid and CPR certified, or a willingness to attend training.
· Bi-lingual (Spanish) highly desired (includes pay differential)
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and names/contact information of three references to Aleks Dow, Program Admin Assistant, at adow@girlsincvalley.org. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Posting will be removed when positions are filled.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.72 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18