At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington (girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an individual that wants to make a positive impact in the lives of girls. Experience working with at risk youth and/or a largely ESL population is preferred. The Program Assistant will help with our Girl Scouts Skills for Life (GSSL) program. Our GSSL program provides girls living in low-income housing communities an opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts! Many of the participants are immigrants with limited access to out-of-school activities. The participants focus on life skills and leadership development, healthy ideals and positive choices, study skills and college readiness, and building dreams and aspirations for college and careers. Program sites, days and vary but are held on weekdays between 3:00 and 7:00pm. The program sites include locations in Auburn, Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Skyway and White Center, so reliable transportation is required. This is a part-time (15 hours per week) position with no health or leave benefits.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your e-mail.
Essential Functions:
65% Assist in the planning and delivery of troop/group program, activities, and events as outlined in the GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and program materials, and in compliance with program and/or project contracts. Serve as the second adult in troop meetings and events. Assist in the transportation of girls to program meetings, field trips, and other events as needed.
15% Assist in obtaining and preparing program materials and supplies. Help ensure completion of forms, gathering and maintenance of records and reports that include: troop attendance, girl and volunteer registration forms, event permission slips and evaluation and outcome surveys.
15% Assist in the recruitment and retention of all girls 5-17 years of age, in cooperation with agency partners and other community supporters. Assist in providing culturally appropriate information materials to families and girls that show the benefits of the Girl Scout program. Assist in efforts to invite and involve families in Girl Scout family activities and events. Assist in recruiting and coordinating adults as troop, activity or event volunteers from families and the local community. Assist in conducting recognition activities in cooperation with council and agency partners.
5% Communicate weekly with Program Coordinators for program delivery needs and guidance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Associate of Arts degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written, to a largely ESL population
• Knowledge of youth development
• Basic computer skills preferred -- Word, Excel (data entry and flyer design)
• Previous Girl Scout experience, especially leading troops, strongly preferred
• Valid Washington State driver's license, excellent driving record, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, and the ability to fulfill travel requirements
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search
• Willingness to complete or update Girl Scout leadership training, and other relevant training
• Ability to lift at least thirty pounds of program materials
• Willingness to maintain Girl Scout membership
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
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. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as 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 of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: South King County
- Compensation: $10.65/hr, 15 hours a week, after school
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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