GS Girl Program Specialist - Overland Park, United States - Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri Overland Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Overview:
Girl Scouts is the largest organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage,confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem.

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and supports 16,000 girl members and 7,000 adult volunteers in its 47-county jurisdiction surrounding the Greater Kansas City, St.

Joseph, and Topeka areas. For more information, visit Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.

Job Summary

The GS Girl Program Specialist (K-5) is responsible for supporting and retaining KDG-5th grade girl members in the Daisy, Brownie & Junior levels.

Through providing mentorship, support, training, development, implementation, support, and evaluation of high-quality programs within the pillars of the Girl Scout Focus (STEAM, Civic Engagement, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship) that meet the needs and interests of young girls.

They will ensure the creation and execution of girl experiences that volunteers are motivated to participate in; that parents recognize as valuable; and that girls are engaged in and excited to experience.

Will lead program staff, and volunteers in program delivery; communicates and promotes girl program experiences participation. Employee must reside within the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area and attend regular in person meetings.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Will manage and deliver the planning, design, support of progressive and bold K-5 girl program experiences on and off site including, day/evening/weekend activities, in the program pillar areas of STEAM, entrepreneurship, civic engagement and outdoors.

Attends and/or leads relevant meetings as needed to provide training and information to leaders/guardians/girls.

Works cross-collaboratively with other organizational teams to seek out community partners and organizations to foster relationships that help enhance opportunities for K-5 girl member experiences in the various program pillars.

Leads volunteers and/or staff for program and experience delivery as needed; leads and coaches volunteers and staff in a manner consistent with Girl Scout vision resulting in excellent participant satisfaction.

Lead, manage, and be content expert for Bronze highest awards program to include training and supporting girls and volunteers by implementing workshops, trainings, approvals, and mentoring.

Ability to directly lead program and strategy initiatives as directed or needed; and support other members of the GS Program team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Including but not limited to participation in programming, excursions, and overnights.
Create and maintain set standard operating procedures for program offerings, evaluate and update on routine basis.

Make decisions and judgements related to overall program delivery and safety in the best interest of the member participants and all programs meet Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints required by Girls Scouts of the USA.

Focuses on inclusive and universal design to embrace diverse volunteers and girls.
Encourages others to participate as active team members in an effort to support the work of Girl Scouts.
Work with Director, to develop routine program, staff/volunteer and partner evaluations process and delivery.
Assist whole GS Program team as needed to reach annual goals.

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills:
Principles and practices of volunteer recruitment, management, training, and supervision.
Principles and practices of youth programming or the equivalent.
Strong presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Multi-tasking/managing multiple projects.
Providing excellent customer service and problem solving
Organizing work, setting priorities, attending to details, meeting critical deadlines, and following up with a minimum of direction

Computer skills including proficiency in the most current versions of Windows and Office (Word and Excel), Salesforce and ability to use the Internet.

To align behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the organization
To deliver programming to girls in grades 6-12 and fulfill expectations of the Girl Scout Leadership program.
To encourage and foster contributions and talents of diverse groups.

To ensure Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scouts message of pluralism and diversity to members of the council.

To work collaboratively as a member of a team and with cross-functional teams
To work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required by position.

Abilities:
Ability to apply theories of youth development in developing programming options
Ability to align behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the organization.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals including staff, volunteers, girls, and the public.

Ability to travel and lead transportation of members for off-site travel as part of programs (including comfort with driving 12 & 15 passenger vans)
Ability to speak effectively before groups of girls and adults.
Ability to plan, develop, organize, and carry out daily and specialized programs

Education and Experience:
Associate's degree or technical certification required. Bachelor's Degree preferred or any combination of education, training, and experience relevant to the position.
Three to five years of progressively responsible related experience, such as leading teams and youth program management.
Experience organizing programs and events for children.

Experience with, preparing clear and concise reports, record keeping and other written materials for supervisor, colleagues, school staff, girl participants and parents.

Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record and proof of current insurance coverage.
Employment is dependent upon the results of a criminal background investigation.
Bilingual – a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in primarily outdoor weather conditions, dirt and dust, and extreme heat or cold. As well as some work performed at home or in office environments.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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