About

Girls Inc. programs cover a range of topics that support our essential services of Healthy Living (Strong), Academic Enrichment (Smart), and Life Skills (Bold). Curriculum addresses relevant issues facing girls, including but not limited to: healthy/toxic relationships, social media, navigating school, bullying, financial literacy, goal-setting, advocacy, career exploration, and more. Provided curriculum and activities are research-based, intentional, interactive, and expose girls to a wide variety of experiences.

Program Facilitators deliver Girls Inc. programs by working directly with teen girls at the middle school and high school levels in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18), and in groups of 15-25 girls. 

Facilitators support the organization’s program and outcomes evaluation strategy. 

The position requires regular travel to and from assigned program locations and requires the employee to transport materials to each site, as well as complete all required program planning and administrative duties. 

Viable candidates must have demonstrated experience working with groups of youth, ages 10+, in a professional setting. 

Bilingual/Spanish-speaking individuals and women of color are highly encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities

● Prepare for and facilitate in-person programming to girls in groups of 15-25 and between the ages of 10-18 (grades 5-12) 

● Using provided curricula, create and tailor program activity plans that are intentional, interactive, engaging, and exposes girls to a wide variety of experiences

● Help preserve group norms & maintain classroom management; create a safe space & trusted atmosphere for girls; uphold and enforce safety regulations 

● Complete written & photo documentation related to reporting responsibilities (ie: curriculum plans, attendance, program dates, etc.) 

● Serve as a role model for girls, staff, and volunteers - maintain a high level of professionalism and attention to quality in all aspects of program delivery and work 

● Supervise program participants during field trips and special events 

● Act as resource for staff about issues for this age group

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Qualifications

● Must have experience working with youth/teens, ages 10+, in a professional setting 

● Ability to inspire, stimulate & support self-empowerment among girls 

● Punctual 

● Communicative 

● Reliable car transportation with valid driver’s license 

● Adaptable and flexible attitude 

● Technologically proficient

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Reports to: Program Coordinators and Program Manager 

Location: As Assigned, Various Sites throughout Suffolk County and/or Nassau County

Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week 

Salary: $19.00 /hour 

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Work Schedule: 

● 20 hours per week with very occasional weekend events 

● Hours split between school sites (programming duties) and office in Deer Park (administrative responsibilities) 

● Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-4:30pm

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To Apply

Submit a brief letter of interest along with a resume to Monica Kim, Operations Manager at mkim@girlsinclongisland.org. For questions and/or concerns call (631) 940-6575. 

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Girls Inc. of Long Island inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through life-changing programs and experiences that help girls navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. Research-based curricula, delivered by trained, mentoring professionals in a positive all-girl environment, equip girls to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math as well as explore career paths. Learn more about our programs and advocacy at www.girlsincli.org.