Program Assistant; Part Time Position

Description

The Program Assistant is responsible for delivering the Girl Scout Leadership programming to girls in grades K-12 in various community settings (schools, community centers, places of worship, etc.) through a series of 6-week sessions following approved curriculum and guidelines. Program locations will focus on areas that are under-served and culturally diverse in Baltimore City and surrounding counties. This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours per week.

• Work in partnership with the School Partners Program Manager to facilitate quality, age-appropriate programming to girls in various community settings.
• Facilitate programs covering a wide range of topics, including STEM, self-esteem, and anti-bullying from a pre-set curriculum in which training will be provided.
• Maintain accurate records and provide accurate reporting as required.
• Participate in training opportunities offered by the council to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Comprehend and effectively articulate standardized curricula.
• Adapt program to accommodate girls with developmental, physical or cultural needs.
• Ensure that all activities meet GSUSA and council policies and standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Must be 21 years or older and able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening (exceptions made for college students).
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma with some college. Relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth and passion for developing girls into leaders.
• Strong classroom management, critical thinking, good judgment, positive decision-making, excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work with large group settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, highly motivated.

• Girl Focus:
  Empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with others.
• Personal Integrity:
  Dependable, honest, credible.
• Adaptability:
  Modify behavior, remain flexible.
• Time Management:
  Excellent.
• Oral Communication:
  Express ideas clearly.
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent.
• Foster Diversity:
  Understand and respect differences.
• Information Management:
  Keep accurate records, develop marketing plans, manage resources and projects.
• Organizational Knowledge:
  Understand Girl Scout purpose, structure, policies.

Hourly rate and mileage reimbursement.