GS Impact Justice Program Specialist

Girls Scouts - Arizona Cactus Pine Council•Phoenix, AZ

16h

About The Position

The Justice Program Specialist is responsible for providing and implementing quality programs to girl members in alignment with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) and other GSUSA and GSACPC initiatives. This individual will focus primarily on providing a robust staff-supported Girl Scout experience for girls in our youth and adult justice programs. They will actively promote and support the mission and goals of Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).

Requirements

High school diploma, some college preferred.
Experience working in educational or recreational settings preferred.
Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds in diverse settings a plus.
Minimum 21 years of age.
Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.
Must be able to pass multiple background checks and complete various site requirements based on partner’s needs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide documentation of a clean driving history.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Current First Aid and CPR certification (provided).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in achieving the council’s membership and retention goals for girls through delivery of quality curricula, events, and additional resources as driven by community needs.
Ensure the implementation of programs in accordance with the GSLE delivery model and adaptive to the needs of girls in diverse and underserved communities.
Serve as a program facilitator for justice partnership programs including Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville, MCSO, Adobe Mountain School, Durango Juvenile Detention Center, and Pinal County Youth Justice Center.
Work collaboratively with GS Southern Arizona to facilitate joint programming for GSBB program at ASPC – Perryville.
Partner with Program Coordinator in program development, staffing, and logistics for assigned program sites.
Plan and support additional events and opportunities for girls such as field trips and outings.
Support program recruitment and expansion efforts to increase program impact.
Actively engage adult volunteers to assist with programs in various locations to engage families in Girl Scouts, when possible.
Strategize ways to best use technological platforms to provide an engaging Girl Scout experience when necessary.
Partner with the Council Recruitment Team and Member Support Executives (MSEs) to staff and facilitate activities at community recruitment events and parties, as needed.
Provide safe transportation for girl members when necessary.
Support communications between GS Impact families and community stakeholders.
Complete and maintain appropriate council training such as First Aid training, Troop Camp Certification, etc.
Instruct volunteers and girls in established emergency procedures such as fire drills, site evacuation, etc.
Ensure the maintenance of health and safety standards.
Utilize technology to ensure the maintenance of all records.
Assist with other duties as assigned.