Summer Program Lead Facilitator – Media & Content Creation

Lead Summer Program Facilitator

The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. We are Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) serving girls in grades K-12 in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties.

We bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 19,000 girls and 10,200 adult members. GSNNJ is excited for the upcoming opening of its' very own Dream Lab.

The Dream Lab is designed to become a bold, imaginative hub for sisterhood — a space where ideas ignite, friendships flourish, and limitless possibilities come to life. This dynamic new experience center will offer Girl Scouts a whole new and meaningful way to explore our four pillars — STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. Dream Lab will provide an innovative, hands-on learning environment where girls explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship through real-world experiences.

Designed as a dynamic makerspace and discovery hub, Dream Lab offers programs including summer camps, workshops, field trips, and badge-based learning experiences.

Dream Lab Summer Programs will run from July 6 through August 21 and are structured as a series of themed, week-long studio experiences for girls in grades K–12.

Each week, participants dive into a specific focus area while building skills, friendships, and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning. We are seeking a Lead Summer Program Facilitator with experience or interest in digital media, storytelling, or content creation to support Dream Lab programs and lead media-focused studios during key weeks.

Schedule:

• Partial part of June: 20 hours/week (training + preparation)
• July 6 – August 21:
  Monday–Friday during program hours (approx. 30–35 hrs/week)

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities (All Weeks)

• Lead engaging hands-on activities across Dream Lab programs
• Support daily program flow, transitions, and participant engagement
• Facilitate creative, project-based learning experiences
• Collaborate with facilitators and other leads. Our staff are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and may work across different programs and age groups throughout the summer.
• Other duties as assigned

Specialization Focus (Assigned Weeks)

• Lead podcasting, video, and content creation programs (Weeks 2, 4,
  5)
• Teach basics of recording, editing, and storytelling
• Support participants in creating media projects
• Prepare participants for showcases

June Responsibilities

• Participate in training and onboarding
• Learn media equipment and program model
• Prepare and Practice facilitating general and media/content creation based activities

Requirements

• Experience in media, communications, or content creation
• Experience working with youth
• Comfortable with audio/video tools (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to develop and deliver fun and engaging weekly lesson plans
• Ability to lead groups and facilitate hands-on learning
• Comfortable learning and supporting technical tools

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.