Summer Program Lead Facilitator – Culinary

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey•Paramus, NJ

About The Position

The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. We are Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) serving girls in grades K-12 in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties. We bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 19,000 girls and 10,200 adult members. GSNNJ is excited for the upcoming opening of its’ very own DreamLab. The DreamLab is designed to become a bold, imaginative hub for sisterhood — a space where ideas ignite, friendships flourish, and limitless possibilities come to life. This dynamic new experience center will offer Girl Scouts a whole new and meaningful way to explore our four pillars — STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. DreamLab will provide an innovative, hands-on learning environment where girls explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship through real-world experiences. Designed as a dynamic makerspace and discovery hub, DreamLab offers programs including summer camps, workshops, field trips, and badge-based learning experiences. DreamLab Summer Programs will run from July 6 through August 21 and are structured as a series of themed, week-long studio experiences for girls in grades K–12 . Each week, participants dive into a specific focus area while building skills, friendships, and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning. We are seeking a Lead Facilitator with culinary experience or strong interest in food education to support DreamLab programs and lead kitchen-based learning experiences.

Requirements

Experience working with youth
Culinary experience or strong personal cooking background
Ability to develop and deliver fun and engaging weekly lessons plans
Ability to lead groups and facilitate hands-on learning in a kitchen environment

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, hands-on activities across DreamLab Summer Programs
Manage group dynamics and ensure a safe, inclusive environment
Support daily program flow, transitions, and participant engagement
Collaborate with facilitators and other leads. Our staff are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and may work across different programs and age groups throughout the summer.
Other duties as assigned
Lead culinary programming
Teach cooking techniques and kitchen safety
Support menu planning and food preparation
Lead final showcase experience
Participate in training and onboarding
Support kitchen setup and planning