STEAM Camp Facilitator

Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest•Portland, OR

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest (GIPNW) is seeking Summer Camp Facilitators for our Eureka! STEM program in Portland, OR. This non-profit organization focuses on equipping girls with the tools necessary to lead healthy, academically successful, and economically-independent lives. GIPNW supports an anti-racist stance and is committed to building a culturally inclusive team, embracing diversity and inclusion. The Eureka! Summer Facilitator will create and implement a positive and safe environment for participants to develop into strong, smart, and bold adults. They will facilitate curriculum-based activities and discussions designed to increase STEAM knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, and cultivate communication and other interpersonal skills. This position will facilitate a 2-week STEAM camp at local college universities, with one week at Portland State University and the second week at Mount Hood Community College. The Eureka! program is a five-year initiative that brings youth, including many first-generation college applicants, onto college and university campuses for an intensive summer program. It utilizes STEAM and youth empowerment curriculum to engage 8th-12th grade girls, exploring STEAM through hands-on activities, complemented by activities in sports, healthy living, and financial literacy. GIPNW aims to identify candidates with relevant experience, professional and lived, who can relate meaningfully with diverse youth, families, partners, and communities. This is an opportunity for those with recent experience working with youth to advance facilitation skills in a fun, seasonal summer role empowering youth.

Requirements

At least 1 year of group facilitation/instruction experience with underserved youth, required
Must possess strong youth behavior management skills, including the ability to effectively engage, de-escalate, and redirect youth in a summer camp setting
Ability to adapt strategies to meet the diverse needs of our youth who come from various backgrounds
Must possess strong communications and organizational skills, flexibility, independence, warmth, and the ability to problem solve
Must have the ability to travel to program sites, by way of public transportation, driving one’s own vehicle, or another reliable mode of transportation
Familiar with Google Suite, Zoom, and technologically savvy
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must pass a criminal background check.
We are a COVID-19 vaccine mandatory organization. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status must be proven upon hiring.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of group facilitation/instruction experience in intersectional identity-specific programming and hands-on, experiential programming
Post-High School Training, Associates or Bachelor’s degree is a preference, but not required
Experience being trained on propriety curriculum and implementation of lesson and activity plans
Familiarity with delivering culturally relevant and responsive youth programming plus a strong understanding of and/or willingness to learn about diverse cultures and communities.
Excitement leading and implementing summer camp curriculum that have a heavy focus on STEAM activities
Relevant and significant experience in gender-specific and/or experiential programming
Experience working with transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth
Bi-Cultural, Bilingual, such as Spanish, Somali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or Ukrainian speaking ability highly desired
Deep knowledge of local community resources

Responsibilities

Facilitate a 2-week in-person Summer Camp
Participate in Girls Inc. Eureka! staff training and program preparation activities
Co-Lead with a team on start-up, implementation and close-out efforts, including: coordination of supply preparation, curriculum and other group/site specific resources
Create an equitable, inclusive, and anti-bullying classroom
Maintain clear and open communication with GIPNW staff
Establish authentic and meaningful connections with youth and families that support their commitment and retention to the Eureka! Program
Follow administrative expectations related to professionalism, time management, submitting timesheets, etc.