Lead Facilitator

Girls Inc. is a non-profit organization whose gender-specific, gender-affirming, and research-based programming is focused on equipping girls and youth with the tools necessary to lead healthy, academically successful, and economically-independent lives. Together with our community partners and supporters, we give youth the opportunity to realize their own power. GIPNW also supports an anti-racist stance and looks to our mission and programming to support youth and all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color;

and any person from specific and diverse backgrounds.

Girls Inc. embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.

Girls Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As an EEO employer Girls Inc. PNW acknowledges that people belonging to historically underrepresented groups and/or persons protected by federal, state, or local law may be less likely to apply for a job opening based on Required Skills & Qualifications. We encourage all interested individuals to apply for this opening, even if you do not meet all requirements - Required or Preferred as described in this job description.

We take into account both commensurate experience and lived experiences of our job applicants, and we encourage you to think broadly about your qualifications and background for this role.

We seek a Lead Facilitator to deliver programming to our Girls Groups programs in the Portland metro area, for up to 25 hours per week. The Lead Facilitator will primarily support programming through the facilitation of daytime and after school groups at 3 school sites, provide training and support to other Facilitators, and will deliver other program activities as directed by the Program Manager.

To learn more about our programs, including Girls Groups, visit here.

This Seasonal Site-Based position will begin in September 2026 and end in June 2027.

• Report in-person to programming sites, and prepare for each program session, including planning and reviewing the curriculum for the week as well as gathering supplies and material furnished by the organization.
• Facilitate group discussions in a positive manner that ensures opportunities for participation by all youth.
• Facilitate high impact, engaging, interactive sessions to maximize learning.
• Adapt programming and facilitation style, lessons, and content as needed during sessions in response to group behavioral dynamics and youth needs.

• Provide training and support to new Facilitators, in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Facilitate at workshops and partner events as needed, in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate and transport program supplies, snacks, and handouts as needed to school sites.
• Adapt lesson plans as needed to support each individual group, share learnings with other team members, and work with the Program Manager to implement any needed curriculum changes.

• Provide occasional tabling support at recruitment and outreach events, to help boost recruitment and retention of youth enrolled in programming.
• Support key connections and relationships with Portland-based school partners, youth and families.
• Collect and track relevant program data, e.g., completion of session summary forms, enrollment forms, demographic information, and survey administration.

The duties mentioned above are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required in this position. This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may be required to perform other duties as needed to assist with the overall mission of the organization.

Girls Inc. PNW normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm; this position does require some weekly evening hours until around 6pm and very occasional weekend work which is pre-communicated and scheduled. Some flexible scheduling outside of normal operational hours will be supported and supervised.

• At least 2 years of experience working with groups of youth as a facilitator
• At least 1 year of experience providing training and coaching to youth program professionals or facilitators
• Ability to manage multiple activities and sites seamlessly and to delegate…