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Arizona Science Center · 5 days ago

Youth Initiative Program Coordinator, Girl Scouts

Greater Phoenix Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Arizona Science Center is seeking a Youth Initiative Program Coordinator for their Learning Division. This role involves leading the development and delivery of engaging Girl Scout programming focused on STEAM, while building relationships with councils and families.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate workshops for Girl Scouts to encourage female participation in science-related fields and to earn badges and patches

Assist in building and implementing quality programming that aligns with Arizona Science Center's goals of increasing attendance, revenue, and community engagement through strategic planning and execution of diverse programs, partnerships, and youth offerings

Assist in guest engagement in other areas of Arizona Science Center, as needed

Facilitate engaging, hands-on STEAM workshops for Girl Scouts of varying ages and abilities

Deliver high-quality science communication in informal learning environments

Implement effective classroom and behavior management strategies to support positive learning experiences

Create Tessitura requests, process payments, and track program participation dates

Assist with program evaluation and reporting to support continuous improvement

Create schedules, purchase lists, and binning for programs

Create and send program participant emails

Reserve calendar dates and location spaces for events

Create compelling educational content and curriculum for Girl Scout programs

Collaborate with internal teams to align Girl Scout offerings with public programs and exhibitions

Actively seek new partnerships and opportunities to expand Girl Scout engagement at Arizona Science Center

Represent Arizona Science Center at community events, council meetings, or outreach opportunities as needed

Qualification

Curriculum developmentHands-on learning experienceSTEAM educationGroup managementEffective communicationProblem-solvingNavajo languageEmpathySpanish languageCollaborationTime management

Required

Desire to improve the quality of life for Arizona youth through science-centered communities

Experience engaging people in interactive, hands-on learning experiences

Ability to multitask and adjust quickly to changing priorities or organizational needs

Reliable to be on time and prepared for programs

Knowledge of student-centered, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches

Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting

Skill in problem-solving and decision-making

Ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Ability to interact empathetically and respectfully with diverse audiences

Ability to manage and engage small and large groups in learning activities

Ability to speak clearly and project a voice across a room

Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Minimum two year degree preferred and/or equivalent of at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with standard computer applications; proficient in MS Office skills, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Some familiarity with teaching a hands-on discipline such as science and/or the arts is preferred

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish, Navajo, or Diné preferred, but not required

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to stand

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds

Occasionally, employees must lift up 65 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

This job also requires a computer, which will be placed somewhere in the employee's workspace

The employee must have the necessary keyboard and computer mouse skills and the ability to read a color monitor

Preferred

Minimum two year degree preferred and/or equivalent of at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Some familiarity with teaching a hands-on discipline such as science and/or the arts is preferred

Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish, Navajo, or Diné preferred, but not required

Benefits

21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days

10 days of accrued sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) retirement plan

Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)

Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.