Description
She's Built for This · Black Girls Code Bay Area · Fall 2026
Position: Cohort Facilitator
Team: Programs
Location: San Francisco, CA (Bay Area)
Who We Are
Our mission is to enable Black girls, youth, and women with the tools, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in the tech world. Black Girls Code (BGC) is building a future where learners are not just participants in tech—they are leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping it. Our mission is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and community they need to thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) fields and ensure they know they belong.
About the Program
She's Built for This is a 7-week leadership cohort for Black girls in grades 6–8, launching in the Bay Area this fall. Every Saturday from September 26th through November 7th,2026 a cohort of 24 girls will build their voice, lead real team challenges, and close the program on November 7th by presenting their work in front of their families. The program is grounded in community, hands-on learning, and the belief that these girls are already leaders — they just need the space to prove it.
About the Role
We are looking for a Cohort Facilitator to lead all seven sessions of She's Built for This. This is not a traditional teaching role — it's a facilitation role. You won't be standing at the front of a room delivering content. You'll be in the room with girls, holding space, driving energy, and guiding them through experiences that challenge and grow them. You'll be supported by volunteers at every session, and you'll work closely with the Bay Area Program Manager throughout the program.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate all 7 Saturday sessions from start to finish
- Review session guides and prepare thoroughly before each session
- Attend an in-person planning meeting and venue tour with the Program Manager prior to the program launch
- Attend a virtual coordination meeting with session volunteers before the program begins
- Manage the flow of each session, keep timing on track, adapt as needed to support participant engagement and program goals
- Create a warm, inclusive, and energizing environment where every girl feels seen and challenged
- Participate in a post-cohort debrief with the Program Manager after November 7th
- Communicate promptly with the Program Manager regarding attendance, logistical issues, or participant concerns.
- Complete other program-related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Experience working with youth — middle school age preferred
- Strong facilitation, public speaking, and communication skills
- Ability to hold a room, read energy, and adjust in real time
- Genuine enthusiasm for working with Black girls and a deep commitment to their growth
- Reliable, organized, and prepared — you take the prep seriously
- Positive, high-energy presence that girls respond to
Nice to have
- Background in education, youth development, or community organizing
- Experience facilitating team-building or leadership programming
- Familiarity with BGC's mission and community
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronics and programming
Time Commitment
The schedule below reflects the anticipated time commitment for this position. While every effort will be made to maintain the schedule as outlined, dates and times may be adjusted based on business needs and operational requirements.
Commitment Detail
7 Saturday sessions - September 26 – November 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 1:30 PMPST
Prep time - 10–15 hours total across the program
Planning meeting - In-person · venue tour with Program Manager · before Sept 26
Volunteer coordination - Virtual · one meeting before the program begins
Post-cohort debrief - In-person or virtual · after November 7th
Compensation
$35 dollars an hour
To Apply
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to help drive the future of Black Girls Code!
Black Girls Code is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage women of color, Bay Area residents, and those with lived experience in STEM education or youth leadership to apply.
Skills Required
- Experience working with youth, preferably middle school age
- Strong facilitation skills
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage a room, read energy, and adjust in real time
- Enthusiasm for working with Black girls and commitment to their growth
- Reliability, organization, and thorough preparation
- Positive, high-energy presence
- Background in education, youth development, or community organizing
- Experience facilitating team-building or leadership programming
- Familiarity with Black Girls Code's mission and community
- Knowledge of electronics and programming
What We Do
Black Girls Code Inc. is a nonprofit that empowers Black girls and gender‑expansive youth to become technology creators through hands‑on coding, STEAM workshops, mentorship, summer camps, and community programs. Serving learners roughly ages 7–25, BGC provides curriculum, leadership development, and pathways into engineering, AI, and digital arts to close the tech diversity gap and increase representation in tech.
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