Organization Overview

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people – trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment – girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming – research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success, particularly girls in low-income communities and girls of color.

Position Overview

Girls Inc. of Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Teen Program Facilitator.
The Teen Program Facilitator is responsible for adapting and implementing a variety of Girls Inc. Programs focused on girls in grades 6-12, such as Healthy Sexuality Curriculum, Leadership and Advocacy Programming, and College and Career Readiness, and Racial Healing. Facilitators will be responsible for conducting curriculum-based activities and discussions designed to increase knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, and cultivate communication and other life skills.

Girls Inc. of Chicago Teen Programs may take place during the school day, during after school hours, and on weekends. Additionally, the Part-Time Teen Program Facilitator must be open to delivering programs in either a virtual or in-person environment.

Lastly, all Program Facilitators support Girls Inc. of Chicago by participating in organization-wide initiatives, as needed, to help ensure that all employees are serving as visible and effective leaders and advocates for Girls Inc. of Chicago.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be willing to facilitate programming to groups of girls ages 12 and up, both in-person or virtually;
• Prepare for, and facilitate hands-on and intentional programming activities within our Core Essential Services (Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment and Support, Life Skills) and special projects such as racial healing;
• Develop content according to the guidelines and delivery schedule outlined in Girls Inc.’s virtual and in-person programming models;
• Maintain safe spaces by implementing in-person and online safeguards for engagement;
• Conduct essential tasks to ensure the maintenance of program equipment and distribution of at-home activity supplies;
• Identifies ways to encourage, collect, and share girls work;
• Provide feedback and creative input on programming;
• Support with the planning and implementation of special community events and special/projects; college and career readiness
• Supports goals for girl engagement, college and career readiness and family outreach;
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and work in collaboration with Girls Inc. staff and partner contacts;
• Maintain relationships with girls & their families and provide individual support ensuring their ability to effectively engage in the program;
• Create and share family engagement activities for independent projects;
• Collect family and girls needs assessment, outcome, and pre/post data;
• Effectively communicate with girls and their families, when engaging during sessions, by-phone via email and online.
• Maintain and track girl attendance, using a comprehensive tracking database in support of program evaluation.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Passionate about the Girls Inc. mission and values and committed to helping young women be strong, smart, and bold in responsibly navigating their relationships, preparing for their futures, and becoming empowered, engaged citizens in their communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of girl growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and knowledge of equity issues facing girls of color.
• Must have experience delivering culturally sensitive community and feel comfortable delivering healthy sexuality programs to middle and high school girls.
• Must have experience providing mentorship for college and career readiness, including, but not limited to, resume support, college entry support, college and career guidance, support with goal setting, and networking.
• Must be punctual, prepared, have a positive attitude and is at ease with, (and adept at) using a variety of lively program techniques (brainstorming, role-playing, etc.).
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented with proven written and oral communication skills, as well as group facilitation skills.
• Must be a high-energy, caring, self-starter, innovative and have high level of competency in cultural diversity.
• Ability to effectively maintain information for recording purposes and standards of record keeping
• Proficient in Word and excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with youth, families and professionals.
• Must be CPR and First Aide certified.
• Proven experience working with diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
• Must have a valid driver license, reliable and consistent transportation and the ability, to work and travel daily, between the hours of 8am-6pm to multiple school sites throughout Chicago.

Education & Experience

• Achieved a bachelor’s degree in Middle Grade or High School Education, Youth Development, Human Development, Social Work, or related discipline;
• A minimum of 3-year prior experience working with middle grade or high school youth as a Program Facilitator and experience cultivating partnership with community-based and/or school leaders;
• Reliable and able to work year round. Girls develop meaningful relationships with their facilitators, and it is difficult for girls when they transition, in the middle of the school year;
• Candidates must pass a criminal history records check, and drug screening, in addition to other Chicago Public Schools safety requirements.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the physical ability to perform light lifting. This person must be able to communicate effectively with program participants. Work is generally performed in an office or classroom setting, and may involve standing, stooping, bending, and walking. Girls Inc. will make accommodations when necessary. This person may be required to travel to various locations throughout Chicago. Generally, the working conditions have little or no exposure to extremes in safety hazards or hazardous materials.

GIRLS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.