Program Activity Leader

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington•Gresham, OR

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy learning and you have a passion for working with children, apply today for a seasonal job as a Program Activity Leader! As a Program Activity Leader, you have the potential to change the lives of Girl Scouts throughout Oregon and grow as a leader in your community. This position supports the delivery of a girl-led curriculum in STEM, the arts, and healthy living, and promotes girl leadership. Program Activity Leaders facilitate Girl Scout activities for girls (grades K-8) at an assigned site within a school district or community-based organization. Working in teams of 2-3, they facilitate community troop meetings, engage groups of 10-15 girls, and serve as positive role models. Program Activity Leaders support girls in primarily Latinx programs, so strong Spanish-language skills are highly preferred. Visit our Seasonal Jobs page to learn more about working with Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, or apply directly through https://girlscoutsosw.bamboohr.com/jobs/ The Position: Compensation - $22 - $24.50 per hour. Plus, $1.25 per hour for Spanish language skills at a conversational level or better. Hours - Temporary, seasonal part-time positions 6-15 hours/week (Monday-Thursday), 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dates - January 5th through March 20th Locations – In-person at Hall Elementary in Gresham, SE Portland and Woodburn.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age due to minor supervision responsibilities.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience working with groups of children ages 5-14 years.
Experience planning, organizing, and supervising activities for groups of children.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
Computer proficiency.
Able to lead activities for groups of children.
Able to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to regularly travel to school or community sites.

Nice To Haves

Higher education completed or in progress is preferred.
Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate community troop meetings, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating with partner programs, sites, and caregivers.
Serve as a positive role model for girls in the program and engage in the Girl Scouts Leadership Experience model.
Manage program supplies.
Manage program registration/administration within the assigned program site.
Complete administrative tracking and documentation associated with the program, including tracking attendance.
Follow all policies and protocols established by Girl Scouts and the school or program partner, including health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19.
Communicate with parents/caregivers of program participants.
Support caregiver engagement in the program.
Participate in program outreach efforts.
Support participants in having a robust Girl Scouts experience by supporting and promoting involvement in other Girl Scouts activities, including attending events with troops.
Participate in required training.