Program Leader; PT - GEMS Baltimore, MD

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 confident young women. Economically disadvantaged girls often have few positive rolemodels and very limited access to opportunities or education beyond what their school offers. The GEM program is designedtoaddresstheneedsofat-riskgirlswithinapositiveenvironmentthatincludescultural, recreational, social, educational, and professional opportunities, 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.

AGEMprogramleaderwillworkwithoneotherleadertosuperviseonegroupof
13

GEMgirls and conduct GEMactivities.

Oftenthegroups(of12-14girlseach) work together.

Eachcohorthas 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.

• Report to GEM Program Director.
• Attend GEM monthly staff meetings.
• Help plan, equip, and implement two weekday evening programs and one weekend retreat program each month based on GEM curricula.
• Transport students in LCF vans or rented Enterprise vans for weekend retreat programs.
• Assist in the development and successful implementation of new GEM programs.
• Record or oversee recording of accurate GEM program data (attendance, student feedback forms, etc.).
• Review and adjust curriculum as needed.
• Maintain professionalism at all times as an important representative of the Living Classrooms Foundation and the GEM program.
• Have supplies in advance for programs as needed.
• Maintain open communication with girls and their parents.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the operation of the programs, the Foundation, or as assigned by the GEM Program Director or Director of Education.

• Valid driver's 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.
• B.S. Degree, preferably in education, social work, or a related field; experience with teenage girls a plus.

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