Girl Scouts of Western Washington (girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual - "Science is fun!" - looking to make an impact on the lives of girls to join our Science Program team as a Science Workshop Facilitator. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Most working hours are evenings and Saturdays making it ideal for individuals seeking a second job or currently attending school.
To apply, please submit resume indicating the name of the position, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line. For more information visit our website and check out Calendar under Things to Do.
Essential Functions:
• Facilitate fun, hands-on science workshops for girls in grades K-8.
• Travel in Western Washington to facilitate, set-up and clean-up workshops.
• Assist with large-scale science events such as GirlFest and science open house events.
• Prepare workshop materials and provide some assistance with curriculum development.
• Flexible schedule; primarily evenings and weekends, varies between 9-19 hours a week through June. Mileage is reimbursed.
• An ideal job for those interested in informal science education, youth work/teaching, science, or just helping girls gain confidence in STEM activities.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma/equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Three years college study or equivalent life/work experience working with youth with a background in science or education desired.
• Demonstrated passion for science and working with girls.
• Specific science topic knowledge not required, but a willingness to learn is.
• Skill and experience in working with children.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills (in English) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work varied hours (primarily evenings/weekends).
• Able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Possess valid Washington Driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle in working condition capable of carrying workshop materials.
• Maintain membership in Girl Scouts.
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers in 17 counties of western Washington. We have offices in Marysville, Seattle, Bellevue, DuPont and Bremerton. In addition, we have six camp properties Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country.
Staff Values
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff members are committed to upholding the following values in our work, ensuring we build more girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $13.25/hr, part-time, 9-19 hours per week, mileage is reimbursed
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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- Please, no phone calls about this job!
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