STEAM Camp Facilitator

Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest•Vancouver, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest (GIPNW) is seeking Summer Camp Facilitators for our Eureka! STEM program, in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR. Girls Inc. is a non-profit organization whose gender-specific and research-based programming is focused on equipping girls with the tools necessary to lead healthy, academically successful, and economically-independent lives. Together with our community partners and supporters, we give youth the opportunity to realize their own power. GIPNW also supports an anti-racist stance and looks to our mission and programming to support girls and all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; and any person from specific and diverse backgrounds. Girls Inc. embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Girls Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Eureka! Summer Facilitator will create and implement a positive and safe environment for Eurekans to continue to become 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 two of our local college campuses – in Vancouver, WA the college site will be located at Clark College, and in Portland, OR the college site will be Portland State University. Eureka! is a five year program that brings youth, including many who will be first generation college applicants, onto local college and university campuses for an intensive summer program. Eureka utilizes STEAM and youth empowerment curriculum to engage 8th - 12th grade girls as an important part of the workforce of the future. During the Eureka! program, girls get to participate in a variety of hands-on, exciting, and compelling activities that explore STEAM at college campuses. With complementary activities in sports and physical fitness, healthy living, and financial literacy, Eureka! fully fosters educational, professional, and personal development. Girls Inc. PNW is committed to serving every youth we reach with a positive impact. We aim to identify candidates with relevant experience - professional and lived - who will relate meaningfully with diverse youth, families, partners, and communities. If you have recent experience working with youth and are looking for an opportunity to advance your facilitation skills, and have a fun seasonal summer opportunity empowering youth - we want to hear from you!

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 programing 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.