PROGRAM SPECIALIST (PART TIME)

PURPOSE:

To maintain a Girl Scout Program for assigned troops/groups and serve girls in the underserved and unserved areas of the Council’s jurisdiction. This includes serving as a role model while providing age level appropriate activities or girls, ages 5 to 17, in separate or joint groupings.

REPORTS TO:

Manager of Short-Term Pathways – Tampa office
Program/Training/Outreach Manager – Lakeland and Ocala offices

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Actively supports and promotes the Council’s and GSUSA’s affirmative action plans and their commitment to diversity throughout the organization.
• Actively supports and promotes all efforts to increase cooperation, communication and collaboration between and among staff members, volunteers and girls.
• Understands and internalizes the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of her/his supervisor in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy and professionalism to co-workers, the volunteers served by this Council and others with whom her/his job puts her/him in contact.
• Ensures that materials prepared and produced for the Council’s internal and external publics reflect the highest standards of excellence.
• Consistently seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all Council operations by demonstrating positive and creative approaches to the delivery of service.
• Demonstrates sound time management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethical Conduct as delineated in the Employee Personnel Manual.
• Promotes the concept that funding of a Girl Scout council is an integral part of the Girl Scout program and relates to others the case for support.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides in-school, after-school and summer programs, as directed by supervisor.
• Secures family interests, wherever possible.
• Evaluates each troop/group program monthly with girl participants for interest and consistency of Girl Scout program goals.
• Establishes a working relationship with the Site Director and staff of the assigned sites.
• Ensures that all girls participating in the Outreach and Collaborative programs in Girl Scouts of West Central Florida are registered with GSUSA.
• Delivers the developed curricula and activities to assure girls in Outreach and Collaborative programs receive the full benefit of the Girl Scout program.
• Conducts parent meetings as needed.
• Identifies potential troop/group leadership and makes recommendations to the Supervisor.
• Refers community contacts to the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 year college degree majoring in Education, Social Work, or similar field preferred
• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in Girl Scout age level programs and all Girl Scout policy and safety procedures
• Experience observing or working with children in a learning environment
• Strong awareness of societal influences on all girls, especially those living in high risk conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be flexible to change and willing to work in a diverse and energetic environment
• Creativity and enthusiasm
• Automobile and telephone necessary, along with documentation of required automobile insurance
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Knowledge and acceptance of beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout movement; willing to register as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Part time position – up to 1000 hours per year
• May operate 5 to 7 groups weekly, at various locations
• Position hours may be arranged to accommodate assigned work sites
• Hours during the school year: after school (3:00 p.m.) into early evening
• Hours during summer months: days into early evening

Salary Range—Grade 9

Hourly Rate $15.26 – $20.60 – $25.94