GS Impact Justice Program Specialist

Essential Functions

• Assist in achieving the council’s membership and retention goals for girls through delivery of quality curricula, events, and additional resources as driven by community needs.
• Ensure the implementation of programs in accordance with the GSLE delivery model and adaptive to the needs of girls in diverse and underserved communities.
• Serve as a program facilitator for justice partnership programs including Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville, MCSO, Adobe Mountain School, Durango Juvenile Detention Center, and Pinal County Youth Justice Center.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator in program development, staffing, and logistics for assigned program sites.
• Plan and support additional events and opportunities for girls such as field trips and outings.
• Support program recruitment and expansion efforts to increase program impact.
• Actively engage adult volunteers to assist with programs in various locations to engage families in Girl Scouts, when possible.
• Strategize ways to best use technological platforms to provide an engaging Girl Scout experience when necessary.
• Partner with the Council Recruitment Team and Member Support Executives (MSEs) to staff and facilitate activities at community recruitment events and parties, as needed.
• Provide safe transportation for girl members when necessary.
• Support communications between GS Impact families and community stakeholders.
• Complete and maintain appropriate council training such as First Aid training, Troop Camp Certification, etc.
• Instruct volunteers and girls in established emergency procedures such as fire drills, site evacuation, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of health and safety standards.
• Utilize technology to ensure the maintenance of all records.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Commitment to the aims and purposes of the Girl Scouts Movement, including belief in the importance of the volunteer organization in our society.
• Commitment to and understanding the importance of being a professional role model.
• Attitude and behavior consistent with the core competencies, core values and beliefs of the organization.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the Girl Scout program.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgement, integrity, and flexibility; able to think and act calmly in a crisis.
• Ability to communicate effectively to work with both girls and adults who encompass the full spectrum of diversity.
• Ability to coordinate a multi-project workload, to exercise initiative and be an effective team leader/member.
• Successful experience in planning and implementing programs.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (provided).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, some college preferred.
• Experience working in educational or recreational settings preferred.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds in diverse settings a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass multiple background checks and complete various site requirements based on partner’s needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide documentation of a clean driving history.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds without difficulty.
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal up to three hours at a time; must be able to stand for one to 2-1/2 hours per day.
• Ability to climb stairs.