Program Activity Leader

Program Activity Leader

If you enjoy learning and you have a passion for working with children, apply today for a seasonal job as a Program Activity Leader!

As a Program Activity Leader, you have the potential to change the lives of Girl Scouts throughout Oregon and grow as a leader in your community. This position supports the delivery of a girl-led curriculum in STEM, the arts, and healthy living, and promotes girl leadership. Program Activity Leaders facilitate Girl Scout activities for girls (grades K-8) at an assigned site within a school district or community-based organization.

Working in teams of 2-3, they facilitate community troop meetings, engage groups of 10-15 girls, and serve as positive role models. Program Activity Leaders support girls in primarily Latinx programs, so strong Spanish-language skills are highly preferred.

The Position:

• Compensation - $22 - $24.50 per hour. Plus, $1.25 per hour for Spanish language skills at a conversational level or better.
• Hours
  - Temporary, seasonal part-time positions 8-16 hours/week (Monday-Thursday), 2:30pm - 6:00PM
• Dates
  - September 29th through December 10th
• Locations – Elementary Schools in Gresham, SE Portland, and Woodburn.

What you bring:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to minor supervision responsibilities.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Higher education completed or in progress is preferred.
• Experience working with groups of children ages 5-14 years.
• Experience planning, organizing, and supervising activities for groups of children.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
• Computer proficiency.
• Able to lead activities for groups of children.
• Able to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to regularly travel to school or community sites.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Cultural Competency
• Decision-Making
• Initiative
• Planning and Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Relational/Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Skills
• Responsibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Time and Priority Management

What you'll do:

• Facilitate community troop meetings, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating with partner programs, sites, and caregivers.
• Serve as a positive role model for girls in the program and engage in the Girl Scouts Leadership Experience model.
• Manage program supplies.
• Manage program registration/administration within the assigned program site.
• Complete administrative tracking and documentation associated with the program, including tracking attendance.
• Follow all policies and protocols established by Girl Scouts and the school or program partner.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers of program participants. Support caregiver engagement in the program.
• Participate in program outreach efforts.
• Support participants in having a robust Girl Scouts experience by supporting and promoting involvement in other Girl Scouts activities, including attending events with troops.
• Participate in required training.

Transferable

Skills:

Working as a Program Activities Leader is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable professional skills, including…

• Leadership experience
• Community networking
• Program management
• Teamwork
• Working with diverse groups
• Curriculum delivery and development
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication
• Experience in an educational setting

About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington:
At Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, it's our mission to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Staff supports a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to youths in their community. Since 1912, Girl Scouts has supported children and young…