PROGRAM ASSISTANT

ORGANIZATION
Girls Incorporated of the Island City is a local affiliate of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold^sm. Since it’s founding in 1964, Girls Inc. of the Island City has provided the only youth development services just for girls in Alameda. We recognize that gender stereotyping still limits girls’ potential.

At Girls Incorporated, girls are challenged to explore science, math and computers; examine how money is earned and invested; and to ask questions about themselves and the world in which they live. Our nationally recognized programming is designed to be hands-on and interactive in order to encourage each girl to take risks and gain a sense of her own power and strength.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Girls and Teen Program Director, the Program Assistant is responsible for delivering a variety of programs and activities to girls, ages 6 to 12 years old at Girls Inc of the Island City’s after-school center. Programs focus on science, math, and technology, health and sports, creative self-expression, media and economic literacy, and self-reliance and life skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and implements age-appropriate activities for girls ages 6 to 12
• Supervises girls during program activities and field trips
• Walks girls from school site to Girls Inc. center (up to one mile)
• Attend regular staff development, team meetings and trainings
• Maintains positive relationships with youth, parents and staff
• Works as a team member with Program Director and other Program Staff
• Participates in set-up, clean-up and decoration of site
• Communicates and coordinates activities with other staff
• Completes program planning and evaluation on time
• Informs Program Director of all incidents, injuries and other information as they occur
• Assists girls in resolving conflicts
• Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth in a group setting
• Experience working with diverse groups preferred
• Creativity and interest in a variety of subjects, especially those mentioned above
• Communication skills to enable working with groups and individuals
• Attention to detail, good organization skills
• High-school diploma, some college preferred

Hours: 2:00-6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1:00-6:00pm on Wednesday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Compensation: Starting range $10-$12/hr

To apply:
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter in the body of the email (no attachments, please) to tfredrickson@girlsincislandcity.org or fax to 510.521.4417.