Program Activity Leader

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington•Hillsboro, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal job as a Program Activity Leader offers the opportunity to positively impact Girl Scouts and develop leadership skills. The role involves delivering a girl-led curriculum in STEM, the arts, and healthy living, while promoting girl leadership. Program Activity Leaders will facilitate Girl Scout activities for girls in grades K-8 at assigned school or community sites. Working in teams of 2-3, they will lead community troop meetings for groups of 10-15 girls and act as positive role models. This position specifically supports girls in primarily Latinx programs, making strong Spanish-language skills highly desirable. More information about working with Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington can be found on their Seasonal Jobs page, or applications can be submitted directly through their BambooHR portal.

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.