Operation Girls Specialist

Operation Restoration•New Orleans, LA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operation Girls Administrator, the Operation Girls Specialist is responsible for advocating, providing mentorship, and empowering girls & young women. The Operation Girls Specialist is expected to develop and expand program initiatives, cultivate and maintain relationships with referral sources (including local youth detention centers), potential volunteer mentors and donors for girls ages 11-17.

Requirements

Experience with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, partnering agencies, guardians and various members/groups from the community
Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and problem solve
Be comfortable taking appropriate initiative
2-4 years of experience working with children and teens
2-4 years of experience in a non-profit setting that provides social services
Commitment to criminal justice reform
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects at the same time
Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays Operation Restoration and its programs
Excellent computer skills. Regular use of Microsoft Office and Google products
Ability to work well with diverse groups, balance needs and employ objectivity
Ability to manage timelines, prioritize multiple products and meet demanding deadlines
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to meet client needs and organizational changes
Team Focused, Cooperative and Collaborative: Promotes cooperation and collaboration within the team to achieve identified goals
Self-Accountability & Effective Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks. Stress Tolerance: Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations Valuing Diversity: Helps to create an environment that embraces diversity and advocates for equity.
Professionalism & Personal Boundaries: Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies
Confidentiality, Integrity, Ethics and Trust: Maintains confidentiality and earns others’ trust and respect through honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
Develop a 6 week summer program curriculum for mentors and mentees that can be utilized throughout the longevity of the program
Develop needed policy and procedures for program
Coordinate the Operation Girls Summer Program and connect youth to employment and work-based learning opportunities that build skills and promote career exposure.
Develop and implement leadership opportunities for girls within Operation Girls
Develop recruitment process to attract both mentors and mentees to the program
Build sustainable monthly initiative of engagement for participants
Implement effective integration strategies under the supervision of Social Services Lead for Operation Girls
Obtain waivers for field trips, transportation services, etc.
Assist with marketing for Operation Girls (flyers, brochures, etc.)
Build rapport with family members of Operation Girls to address barriers or potential barriers that can impede progress
Develop relationships with community organizations, courts, schools, and youth facilities to advance the work of Operation Girls and Operation Social Services for referral purposes.
Train mentors and volunteers on proper ways to engage with mentees
Identify and introduce Operation Girls to community leaders who are invested in the advancement of girls as a way to exemplify leadership in the community
Represent Operation Restoration at fundraising and community events
Maintain Operation Girls records by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress to make sure clients’ files match data entered in Salesforce database.
Ensure client and program information and data is properly maintained in electronic and paper files
Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework
Manage expected program deliverables for grant reporting
Collaborate daily with Operation Restoration staff to ensure organizational effectiveness
Perform related duties as assigned in support of organizational goals