Job description

About This Position

At Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, we are committed to making sure all girls have access to dynamic programming that allows them to make new friends, gain confidence, and become leaders! For girls who are facing barriers— whether it is a lack of financial resources, access to transportation or positive adult role models—outreach programming provides a safe place for girls to become tomorrow’s decision-makers and innovators. Being a Girl Scout means she’ll learn how to run her own business, participate in STEM projects (science, technology, engineering, and math), go to camp, and be courageous in making a difference in her community.

Outreach programming occurs in 6-8 week sessions throughout the year, including Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions. Facilitators can expect to work a flexible schedule of about 10 hours per week, during lunchtime and/or after-school hours.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Kalamazoo Outreach Program orientation and training.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings (approximately every other week).
• Memorize and role model the Girl Scout Law and Promise to the best of your ability.
• Implement detailed program plans following the Girl Scout curriculum, and be prepared to evaluate them at staff meetings.
• Travel to local sites hosting Outreach programs including schools, community centers, etc.
• Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful and effective interaction among all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, disability, or socioeconomic background.
• Register girls by assuring that all paperwork is returned to the Outreach Specialist in a timely fashion.
• Maintain accurate program records of achievements, updated participant attendance rosters and all other required records.
• Be responsible for all borrowed program-related supplies and materials. Inventory and return unused materials and supplies as requested. Keep any Outreach Program-related school storage areas clean and organized.
• Be available for weekend and night activities as needed.
• Support efforts for program sustainability. Participate in annual product program and all other Kalamazoo Outreach Program fundraisers and events as assigned. Assure that all monies collected on behalf of the council are returned on time.
• Be aware of and practice Girl Scout discipline policies.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least one year of experience working with children preferred, but not required.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification (as needed).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Have access to reliable transportation
• Should be friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic about the benefits of the Girl Scout programs and philosophies.
• Should be friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic about the benefits of the Girl Scouting programs and philosophies
• Be a positive role model for young people
• Organized, reliable, punctual and adaptable
• Be willing to become a member of the Girl Scouts of USA
• At least one year of experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification (as needed)
• Able to move/lift/manipulate up to 25 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE

• During the school year
• Lunch time hours (approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and/or after school hours (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) as assigned
• Up to 10 hours per week; may increase upon need
• Evening and weekend hours may be required on an occasional basis
• Possible programs during the summer months for additional hours

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

BENEFITS
This position is not benefits eligible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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