Program Leader; PT - GEMS

Position: Program Leader (PT) - GEMS
Part-time Program Leader, GEM Program

JOB SUMMARY

The Girls' Empowerment Mission(GEM) is a Living Classrooms Foundation Program that serves high school girlsfrom under-served communities by providing opportunities and growth experiences that will enable them to become independent, self-sufficient, and confidentyoung women. Economically disadvantaged girls often have few positive role models and very limited access to opportunities or education beyond what theirschool offers. The GEM program is designed to address the needs of at-risk girls withina positive environment that includescultural, recreational, social, educational, and professionalopportunities, mentoring, counseling, service to others, leadership training,financial literacy, and decision-making skills.

The program currently serves 39 girls at Chesapeake High Schoolin Essex, MD and runs from September to June with a 3-day overnight summer campin July.

AGEM program leader will work with one other leader to superviseone group of 13

GEM girls and conduct GEM activities. Often the groups (of 12-14girls each) work together. Each cohorthas two designated leaders. Programming includes two evenings per month from2PM - 8PM and one weekend overnight retreat per month from Friday 2 PM until

Saturday 5 PM. Staff meetings are held one evening a month from 5PM - 7PM.

Primary Responsibilities

Report to GEM Program Director.

Attend GEM monthly staff meetings.

Helpplan, equip, and implement two weekday eveningprograms and one weekend retreat program each month based on GEMcurricula.

Transport students in LCF vans or rented

Enterprise vans for weekend retreatprograms. Assist in the development and successful implementation of newGEM programs.

Record or oversee recording of accurate GEM program data (attendance, studentfeedback forms, etc.)

Review and adjust curriculum as needed.

Maintain professionalism at all times as an important representative of the Living Classrooms Foundation and the GEMprogram.

Have supplies in advance for programs as needed. Maintainopen communication with girls and their parents.

Such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the programsor the Foundation or as assigned by the GEM Program Director or Director of Education.

Qualifications

Valid drivers license and permission to drive LCF vehicles

CJIS background check and fingerprinting

Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to be role models and form relationships with participants

BS Degree,preferably in education, social work or related field

Experience with teenage girls a plus

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assignedto this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to performduties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.