Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana · 13 hours ago
Youth Development Specialist
Schererville, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$24.36/hr - $24.36/hr
1+ years expGirl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GSCNWI) is an organization dedicated to empowering girls through courage, confidence, and character. The Youth Development Specialist will lead troop sessions for girls in grades K-12 and deliver programming related to STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide a safe and fun environment for programming at all times
Deliver programing in relation to STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Life Skills in an engaging, consistent, and structured manner
Use trauma lens and SEL tools to assess girls’ behavior and program environment effectively and appropriately to support girls' emotional needs
Work collaboratively with program volunteers while maintaining primary responsibility for program effectiveness
Attend community events, trainings, and meetings
Maintains records for each site (attendance, troop and girl information via Dashboard), and following Girl Scouts procedures
Cultivate community collaborations in identified areas and build relationships with school/park personnel in support of/ in conjunction with their manager
Adheres to the policies and procedures and models behaviors consistent with the expectations of GSGCNWI
Support team effort to ensure achievement of GSGCNWI membership goals
Ability to work a flexible time schedule including occasional nights and weekends
Complete short pieces of writing describing the effect of the program on participants
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Minimum 1-3 years' experience and a demonstrated track record in program facilitation for young people, operational procedures, and program's compliance with grant requirements
1-3 years of youth development experience in out-of-school or classroom settings
Highly organized and demonstrated hands on experience with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience in education, psychology, youth development, or program delivery
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and supplementary insurances
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and mental wellness paid time off
A casual work environment
The option to work remotely, if applicable
Company
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GSGCNWI) impacts the lives of more than 32,000 girls, 16,000 adult members, 6,500 volunteers, and generations of alumnae.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katy Lynch
Camp CEO® Mentor
Nancy Wright
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company data provided by crunchbase