Job Title:

Girls First Sport Program VISTA 

Job Category:

Programming- Workforce Development 

Department/Group:

Programming 

Job Code/ Req#:

Location:

1276 University Ave, Saint Paul 55104

Travel Required:

Yes 

Level/Salary Range:

Position Type:

Full-Time

HR Contact:

Jade Adams 

Date Posted:

ASAP 

Will Train Applicant(s):

Yes 

Posting Expires:

Until Filled 

External Posting URL:

http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/ 

Description

Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable.

Values:

• Accountability 

• Caring 

• Growth & Learning 

• Respect 

• Adaptability

Position Description

 The Girls First Sports Program Coordinator VISTA will support and enhance the Girls First program, based at Conway, under the direct supervision of Joanna and with site oversight from Crystal and Oz. This position focuses on designing and facilitating activities that create a supportive and inclusive environment for femme-identifying youth, ensuring program compliance with femme-only reservations, and engaging in community outreach efforts. The VISTA will work to increase participation, raise awareness, and connect local organizations, schools, and families to the program, providing empowerment and growth opportunities for young femmes within their community.

Role and Responsibilities

 Strengthen the capacity of the Girls First program to provide inclusive, empowering sports opportunities for femme-identifying youth. Engage in outreach to local organizations and schools to increase program participation and awareness. Contribute to the development of new initiatives that support the growth and success of the Girls First program.

ACTIVITIES (Q1-4):

• Orientation and Program Familiarization:

  • Learn the history and goals of the Girls First program, with a focus on the specific needs of femme-identifying youth.

  • Become familiar with existing program materials, structure, and scheduling.
    
    

• Program Design and Facilitation:
  
  

  • Assist in designing inclusive activities and sports initiatives that align with the goals of the Girls First program.

  • Facilitate weekend field trips and outreach programs to ensure they support the program's goals and provide enriching experiences for participants.
    
    

• Community Outreach:
  
  

  • Conduct outreach to local schools, organizations, and community groups to increase participation in the Girls First program.

  • Collaborate with families to raise awareness about the program and encourage enrollment.
    
    

ACTIVITIES (Q1-4):

• Program Compliance and Monitoring:
  
  

  • Ensure all program activities and events maintain compliance with the requirement of femme-only reservations and remain safe and inclusive for all participants.

  • Monitor and assess program effectiveness, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
    
    

• Development of New Initiatives:
  
  

  • Contribute to the creation of new initiatives and resources designed to continually improve the program and provide additional opportunities for empowerment and personal growth for femme-identifying youth.
    
    

ACTIVITIES (Q1-4):

• Capacity Building:
  
  

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure the sustainability of the Girls First program by helping to streamline processes and systems.

  • Support the development of new materials, partnerships, and resources to ensure continued program success and growth.
    
    

• Evaluation and Documentation:
  
  

  • Assist in the documentation of program activities, outcomes, and best practices to share with stakeholders and funders.

  • Contribute to creating a guide or toolkit that will help maintain and expand the Girls First program in the future.
    
    

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on the empowerment and growth of young femmes, providing them with the resources, activities, and opportunities they need to thrive in their community.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

• AmeriCorps VISTA’s must be 18 years or older.

• Have a Valid Drivers License.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lawful permanent residency.

• Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to the mission of helping low-income students earn college admission and persist toward degree completion.

• Expected to embrace our Core Values of inclusive culture, student access, teamwork, impact growth innovation and have a significant commitment to the mission of helping all students earn admission to college and persist towards degree completion.

• Adaptability, flexibility, creativity and commitment to excellence.

• Desire to engage in diversity, creativity and commitment to excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse types of people in a team environment.

Benefits

• AmeriCorps Sponsored Benefits 

For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits, please visit VISTA Benefits | AmeriCorps 

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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