Seasonal Program Facilitator - Northern KY in Erlanger, Kentucky at Girl Scouts of KY's Wilderness Road Council INC

Are you someone who loves working with kids and teens, enjoys meeting new people, and gets excited about creating fun, meaningful experiences? Do you thrive when you are out in the community rather than sitting behind a desk all day? Maybe you are creative, energetic, dependable, and comfortable leading activities, speaking to groups, or jumping in when plans change. You enjoy building relationships with families, schools, community partners, and volunteers, and you like knowing that the work you do can make a real difference in the lives of girls.

The Program Facilitator brings the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) to underserved and focus communities throughout Northern Kentucky, with an emphasis on building meaningful relationships and increasing access to Girl Scouting for girls in grades K–12. Using the mobile experience center (program van), the Facilitator delivers engaging, hands-on programming through preplanned activities, community partnerships, and innovative learning opportunities. This position helps girls develop leadership skills, participate in meaningful experiences, and earn badges and patches while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. The Program Facilitator also builds positive relationships with girls, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners, serves as an ambassador for Girl Scouts Wilderness Road Council, and supports successful programming through effective planning, communication, documentation, and exceptional customer service.

The Program Facilitator role involves fieldwork in prespecified counties (including, but not limited to: Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Owen) with occasional time required on-site at the Erlanger office.

You must have your own transportation for times when not using programming vans.

Salary: 15-17 an hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on Girl Scout programming for girls in grades K–12 through sessions, including programming delivered through Council program vans and other mobile settings.
• Facilitate interactive activities aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), Girl Scout badge curricula, and Council program goals.
• Develop and prepare lesson plans, program materials, supplies, and equipment in advance of each session to ensure effective and engaging program delivery.
• Guide and support girls as they participate in activities and work toward earning Girl Scout badges and patches, while encouraging leadership, confidence, creativity, and active participation.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and positive learning environment that supports the needs of all participants.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by monitoring participant engagement and outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations as appropriate.
• Accurately track attendance, program outcomes, evaluations, and other required documentation, and submit reports to the supervisor and Program Department leadership in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with caregivers, volunteers, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, visibility, participation, and engagement in Council programming, including mobile-delivered programs.
• Support Council special events, outreach initiatives, seasonal programming, and other program activities as assigned.
• Promote and support Council programs, initiatives, membership opportunities, and the Girl Scout mission.
• Provide exceptional customer service to members, volunteers, staff, community partners, and the public while serving as a positive and professional ambassador for Girl Scouts Wilderness Road Council.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Council records, participant information, and other sensitive information.
• Follow all Council policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and program standards, including requirements related to mobile programming and program locations.
• Collaborate with Council staff and volunteers to ensure successful delivery and a high-quality Girl Scout experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of Girl Scouts Wilderness Road Council.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience or a willingness to work with youth, and passionate about developing girls into leaders.
• Strong in-person and virtual written and verbal communication skills • Experience, or a willingness to learn, in developing and implementing action plans to meet/exceed expectations and work collaboratively to reach collective goals.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and/or Salesforce familiarity with a bonus. Required Skills/Abilities
• Previous experience in Girl Scouts is a bonus but not required.
• Ability to work a semi-flexible schedule including evenings and/or weekend events.
• Capability to provide your own transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass driving test for Girl Scout vans
• Must possess the ability to work with girls in a large group setting and be able to apply critical thinking, use good judgement, and make positive decisions.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:

• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
• Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile multiple times each day
• Endurance to meet emergency needs
• Ability to tolerate daily exposure to sun and heat during summer months