Program Facilitator

PROGRAM FACILITATOR (part-time) 

Job Description 

Girls Inc. Westchester is looking for energetic, enthusiastic women with excellent  communication and organizational skills to deliver programs and lead activities for girls ages 9- 16 in after school and weekend programs throughout Westchester County. 

Mission and History 

Established in 2007, Girls Incorporated of Westchester County inspires all girls to be strong,  smart, and bold. We are the local affiliate of Girls Incorporated, a 150-year-old national  nonprofit providing more than 140,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing  experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. The Girls Inc. Experience consists  of people, an environment and programming that, together, empower girls to succeed. Trained  staff and volunteers build lasting mentoring relationships in girls-only spaces that are physically  and emotionally safe and where girls find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual  respect, and high expectations. Hands-on, research-based programs provide girls with the skills  and knowledge to set goals, overcome obstacles and improve academic performance. At Girls  Inc., girls grow up healthy, educated, and independent. 

Job Summary and Purpose 

Girls Inc. Westchester offers girl-only programs at schools throughout Westchester to help  tween and teen girls navigate the real-life challenges they confront during middle and high  school and lay the groundwork for healthy, independent, and fulfilling futures. 

The Part-Time Program Facilitator (10 - 20 hours per week) must be able to lead in-school, virtual and/or after-school  programming in schools throughout Westchester County. School programs run from September  through June. The Program Facilitator ensures that programs and curricula are delivered in a  thoughtful effective manner to engage and excite girls. The Program Facilitators prepares and  teaches age-appropriate curriculum on-site at schools across Westchester County, with a target  focus of serving girls grades 4th - 12th. Curriculum is provided and facilitators should be  prepared to supplement with research-based, experiential curricula/programs/activities as  necessary. A successful facilitator serves as a role model for girls, other staff, and volunteers,  maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to quality in all aspects of program  delivery, recruitment, and reporting. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, track and evaluate programs for our participants 
• Create a safe space for girls to explore their values and identities
• Encourage the development of positive peer relationships among program participants 
• Assist in recruitment and registration of girls for all Girls Inc. Westchester programs
• Ensure participant safety; follow the agreed-upon protocol for mandated reporting 
• As needed, work with other Girls Inc. staff to coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and parent involvement in program activities 
• Work to ensure that programs meet goals and objectives and create the desired outcomes, following the direction of the Director of Programs regarding which programs will be offered and to adapt/enhance when necessary 
• Record and maintain program, attendance, outcome, and evaluation data in Girls Inc. tools
• Regularly document and share with other Girls Inc. staff highlights and quotables from programs and events in support of funder development and relationship building 
• Participate actively in collaborative team exchange of ideas and practices 
• Ability to work some nights and weekends
• Other duties as deemed necessary 

Competencies

• Ability to adapt curriculum and structure asset-based lessons that engage and appeal to middle and high school girls in a fun, interactive and empowering learning environment
• Expertise and ability to work independently in the following Girls Inc. program areas: youth development; experiential education; health, wellness and sexuality; STEM; economic literacy; college and career planning; and media literacy, including familiarity with current and popular youth media 

Administration 

• Organize effectively (track tasks, regularly update calendars and records in Girls Inc. software and work to deadlines) 
• Prioritize appropriately and act in keeping with priorities 
• Identify and address inhibitors to progress 
• Demonstrate expertise with office technologies, especially Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and internet resources such as Google Docs
• Interact positively and professionally with school and partner agency site staff 
• Provide timely, specific feedback to other stakeholders
• Recognize and manage conflict situations with support from the Director of Programs 

Communication Skills 

• Motivating and inspirational verbal presentation style 
• Ability to encourage genuine and respectful communications among program participants 
• Ability to be an effective ambassador, promoting and representing Girls Inc mission to community, funders and Board 

Qualifications 

• Associate Degree preferred and/or professional experience working with young people 
• 1-2 years experience delivering youth leadership programming
• Specialized knowledge in girls’ developmental needs and experience a plus 
• Demonstrated ability to positively engage pre/adolescent girls 
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices Additional Information
• Ability to lift, carry and transport materials weighing up to 15 lbs 
• Candidate will be expected to travel to program sites throughout Westchester County; Access to a vehicle for travel is required
• Work Schedule typically 2:00- 6:00 PM and some scheduled evening and weekends; Attend mandatory staff meetings
• Spanish bilingual a plus