Thinking SMART STEM Coordinator: Girls Inc.
Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell
The mission of Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people – trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment – girls-only, physically, and emotionally safe space, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming – research-based, hands- on and minds-on, age- appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of today’s girls.
Position:
Reports to: Position Schedule:
Job Description Thinking SMART STEM Coordinator
Chief Programs Officer
Monday-Friday
8 hours per day
Weekend and evening availability
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Daily Programming Duties:
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STEM and Leadership. Adhering to guidelines established by the Girls Inc. National program models. |
• Participate in available STEM trainings and experience STEM topics.
Other Responsibilities:
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• This position is a direct service position. |
• Communicate with and address any behavior concerns as well as parent/guardian concerns and questions promptly and appropriately.
- Ensure that all necessary attendance data is entered into the Girls Inc. system as needed and requested.
- Create informational resources for schools and students for school year and summer programs.
- Keep parents/guardians informed of child’s progress, challenges, discipline issues, and
activities within the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The nature of community support work and staffing patterns necessitates that staff be generalists and must understand that at any given time they may be called upon to perform duties beyond those listed in this description to meet individual or program needs.
- Attends routine household/ building maintenance duties. (Example: changing light bulbs, plunging toilets, removing trash, cleaning recreational space, etc.).
- Be available as necessary for special activities on weekend and/or evening hours, including but not limited to Open Houses and Board events.
- Provides transportation to individuals in company vehicles.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical and cognitive abilities to:
- Safely perform all essential responsibilities and operate a telephone, computer, copier, fax
machine and household appliances, with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
- Quickly and safely ambulate within the program facility, bend, stoop, kneel and reach, with or
without the aid of mechanical devices.
- Learn and perform the skills taught in First Aid and CPR.
- Ability to perform job abilities in a stressful environment.
Training Requirements
- Must have current training/certification in First Aid and CPR or be trained within 90 days of hire. Must maintain valid certifications throughout employment.
- Take advantage of training and professional growth opportunities (min. of 10 hrs per calendar year).
- Must attend other training as required by Girls Incorporated and EEC.
- EEC Background Record Check completed prior to start date.
Core Competencies
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to provide a high level of membership engagement.
- Ability to provide professional services to both internal and external stakeholders in a
collaborative/team environment.
- Ability to be innovative and creative.
Qualifications:
- At least eighteen (18) years of age
- Valid Driver’s License
- Bachelor’s degree, in education or a STEM field
- 1-2 years of experience working with youth in an out of school setting.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing youth programs.
- Organizational skills with attention to detail and maintaining accurate records.
- Mature, responsible, organized, with strong time management skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
* Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Girls Inc of Lowell, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Salary based on experience Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
• Bachelor’s (Required)
Work Location: On-site
Equal Opportunity Employer
Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. Girls Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, pregnancy, citizenship, political beliefs, or service in the military.
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