Program Facilitator

Description

The mission of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We empower girls to be confident in themselves, prepared for their futures, and ready to take their place in the world. The Girls Inc. Program Facilitator develops, implements, and facilitates various programs that support our mission while supporting participants and program partners as a positive role model.

Requirements

• Facilitate school year and summer programs for participants that achieve established program outcomes.

• Delivery programming in accordance with the curriculum calendar. 

• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in alignment with Girls Inc. programming philosophy.

• Maintain program materials, required attendance records, outcome measurement activities, and program surveys.

• Communicate regularly with Senior Program Manager about the programs’ progress, challenges, and successes.

• Actively recruit students into the program in coordination with the Program Recruitment Specialist.

• Serve as a positive role model for participants, site contacts, and the community.

• Build rapport with all program participants and their families, providing consistent support and growth opportunities for participants. 

• Motivate and engage youth enrolled in programs through positive behavior management and utilizing a trauma-informed approach.

• Ensure retention of participants in the program lifecycle.

• Practice consistent risk management in all areas of program management, communicating organization procedures to program participants, families and partners.

• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all related paperwork 

• Collect, track, and analyze program evaluation and demographic data 

Additional Responsibilities

• Regularly report to Management on progress toward established goals including programming, participants, and partnerships 

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences to further professional development and growth 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Passion for youth development, gender equity, and a strong advocate for girls/women's issues.

  • Experienced working with underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized youth; culturally competent and empathetic 

• Excellent skills in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders 

• Ability to design and facilitate programs focusing on the needs of students

• Ability to think critically and make decisions based on the agency's mission and strategic direction 

• Effective communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and messages to meet the needs of specific audiences 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment – all while maintaining a girl-centered approach 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit studies, education, human development, or another related field or

one year of experience in facilitating youth programming.

• Experienced in delivering presentations, facilitating trainings and/or participating in public speaking events; 

• Reliable and consistent method of transportation 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience in database systems