Project Opportunity Community Program Facilit

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois • Elgin, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is seeking a Community Program Facilitator to bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) to girls and help them learn about their talents and limits. The role serves the Elgin, Illinois area and involves facilitating programming at multiple locations. The position is part time, 8–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and some remote work. Pay is $16 per hour.

The organization seeks people who believe in the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, and who are excited to help girls develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders in their lives and communities. The role also involves engaging with local schools and community organizations. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois states its commitment to an equitable and accessible Girl Scout Leadership Experience and to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Requirements

• Computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to teach others simple concepts.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and locations, including daytime, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and multiple sites.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for weekly travel to other areas within the GSNI territory.
• High school diploma.
• Belief in the Girl Scout mission and enthusiasm for helping girls develop leadership skills and values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working or volunteering with children is recommended.
• Emotional intelligence and empathetic qualities are a plus.
• Coachable and able to follow through.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate GSLE-based programming in sessions of up to one hour at multiple locations.
• Mentor girls.
• Support participation in the Cookie and Fall Product Program.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with local schools, parent organizations, and community organizations.
• Develop enhanced program activities.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed by girls, families, and/or site staff.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development.
• Community engagement.
• Some remote work.
• Marketable professional experience.
• Flexible schedules around availability.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED