Job: Summer Program Facilitator

Girls Inc. of the Valley

6 Open Square Way
HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Company Description:
Girls Inc. empowers, educates, and guides girls forward, helping them navigate the challenges in their lives on the way to becoming strong, smart, self-reliant women. We offer a supportive all-girls environment, trained professionals, committed mentors, and programs that are proven to produce results.

Salary Range:	Location:
17.20 Per Hour	HOLYOKE MA
Job Type:	Category:
Seasonal	Human Services
Education Level:	Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent Preference: Required	Up to One Year Preference: Nice to have
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Driver's License - Preference: Required
Description:
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Girls Inc. of the Valley delivers life-changing programs that inspire girls* to be strong, smart, and bold. Research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip youth to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Girls Inc. of the Valley is an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization, the nation’s leading expert on issues affecting girls and young women. Visit www.girlsincvalley.org to read our trans-inclusive gender identity statement. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS* Program facilitators will be part of a team responsible for program development, facilitation of Girls Inc. curricula, group management and supervision of youth. Artists in Action Camp: For students entering 3rd-7th grades. This camp will focus on art, activism and community, and will take place at our new program center in Holyoke. Dates: June 12-August 11, 2023 Eureka! Program: For students entering 8th-12th grades. The Eureka! Program includes hands-on STEM workshops, comprehensive sex education, youth-led activist projects, community-based internships, and college preparation mentoring. Program takes place in Holyoke and at UMass Amherst campus. Dates: June 12-July 21, 2023
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED required; working towards or completion of a college degree preferred Experience working in a youth program, school, or related setting Awareness of and commitment to social justice education, gender equity, reproductive justice, trans justice and anti-racism Ability to communicate, support and work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities Valid driver’s license and ability to drive program vans First Aid and CPR certified, or a willingness to attend training Covid vaccinated and boosted before employment begins Comfortable in an active, fast-paced, high-energy setting Bi-lingual (Spanish) highly desired Please send a cover letter expressing the position desired, résumé, and names/phone numbers of three references to: Kim Colwell, Executive Assistant, at kcolwell@girlsincvalley.org. Posting will be removed when positions are filled; applications accepted on a rolling basis.