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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Outreach Program Coordinator (Seattle)
$15.09/hr, full-time with excellent health and leave benefits
At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs that reflect their ever-changing needs and interests, and result in outcomes that empower them to become leaders. Girl Scouts of Western Washington strives to be an organization that is welcoming to people from every facet of our community.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an individual that wants to make a positive impact in the lives of girls. The Program Coordinator for Girl Scouts Her Vision Her Voice (GSVV) will provide direct service to girls in low income housing communities, and surrounding schools. Experience working with underserved youth required. The program sites vary and could include locations throughout Seattle, Kent, and Everett. Reliable transportation required. Meetings are typically held weekdays between 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Some weekends required throughout the year. This is a full-time position, based in Seattle with generous paid leave and full health benefits.
The Program Coordinator will deliver programming to girls in grades k-12th at designated locations in Snohomish and/or King County. The position ensures girls participating in the GSVV program experience quality program delivery based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) and Youth Program Quality (YPQ) Initiative. The Program Coordinator will develop curriculum and tailored activities to address their specific interests and needs. The Program Coordinator will assist in the promotion and growth of the program through collaborations with host agencies and community partners. In serving populations who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts, the GSVV Program is providing services to support the social, emotional, and educational development of girls.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@… indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your e-mail.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. Girl Scouts is a welcoming, inclusive organization. Girl Scouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Functions:
Primary
Deliver the Girl Scouts program, as a troop leader, consistent with GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and program at designated locations.
In collaboration with the GSVV team, develop age-appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities specific to the diverse populations served.
Build collaborations with community partners and host agencies as appropriate, and maintain positive ongoing relationships and proactive communication.
Recruit and support volunteers as Girl Scout troop meeting assistants.
Secondary
Ensure administrative components are timely and efficiently completed; including, but not limited to, girl registration forms, event permission slips, monthly activity reports, attendance records, and girl surveys.
Coordinate and implement seasonal Girl Scout activities such as the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Girl Scout Camp.
Conduct recruitment of girls in grades k- 12th in cooperation with agency partners and other community supporters.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure program quality/girl outcomes, and growth in volunteers is met.
Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: inter-departmental, cross-program support and development.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
· One year experience effectively working with youth
· One year experience in group facilitation with youth
· Demonstrated ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality
· Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and racially diverse groups and at risk populations preferred
· Demonstrated ability to effectively work with culturally, racially and socio-economically diverse groups and a strong commitment to supporting the cultural competency of girls and staff and the equity and inclusion efforts of the organization
· Demonstrated success working with volunteers and/or leading teams
· Knowledge of youth development preferred
· Effective interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
· Availability to work designated schedule including some nights and weekends, as necessary
· Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in good working condition to fulfill work obligations. Proof of insurance required
· Skilled in Outlook and Word and familiar with Excel, Access or other database program
· Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
· Ability to secure and maintain first aid and CPR certification within three months of hire
· Must be at least 21 years of age
· Satisfactory results from criminal background search and a good driving record
· Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Her Vision, Her Voice, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Doug Kimura, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
601 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206.826.2176
Fax: 206.633.5099
Be the role model she’ll always remember. Volunteer with Girl Scouts today!