Employment Opportunities

Director of Programs – Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Programs, Girls Inc. of Los Angeles
REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer
TYPE: Full-time, OT exempt
Annual salary – $86,000
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
Hybrid, on-site 3-5 times a week

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Girls Inc. inspires 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 – girl-positive, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a culture of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming – research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Girls Inc. of Los Angeles has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Director of Programs to join our team. The Director of Programs will be instrumental in partnering with the Chief Program Officer to manage the Girls Inc. Program Team and network of Los Angeles Unified School District partner schools. A successful Director of Programs will oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the Girls Inc. Experience* on our school campuses by leading the Program Team as an influential leader, coaching and managing the Program Site Managers, and collaborating with school-based staff and community members. To be an effective program team member in this role, the Director of Programs must be comfortable working with, leading, and managing diverse teams, strategic and collaborative when engaging school and community partners, and creative when approaching their work.

*The Girls Inc. Experience refers to how our staff, youth, school stakeholders, and community members experience their interaction with Girls Inc. and school-based programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Site Manager Experience and Management
● Supervise, coach, and develop Program Site Managers (PSM) with implementing the Girls Inc. experience on campuses
● Lead PSM team with people-first and people-centered management, ensuring a positive and effective work experience and environment
● Use restorative coaching and management strategies to ensure PSMs are meeting expectations
● Implement quarterly performance management meetings with direct reports
● Utilize weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports to ensure quality Girls Inc. Experience programming is happening across all school campuses
● Establish systems to implement feedback to increase positive PSM experience and effectiveness
● Attend weekly programs to observe staff, assess effectiveness and provide support

Program Team Leadership
● Collaborate with Program Leadership Team to align on current program updates and future planning
● Partner with Program Services Director (PSD) to align on program curriculum priorities and needs
● Partner with Data and Operations Manager to leverage necessary data for program implementation
● Partner with PSD and Data and Operations Manager to effectively deploy program volunteers
● Organize Program Team meetings to promote community building and collaboration
● Conduct skip-level meetings with Program Facilitators once per semester
● Partner with Chief Program Officer to assess collaboration and partnership opportunities (field trips, guest facilitators, single session events, etc.) with organizations or community partners, further enriching the Girls Inc. experience
● Develop and facilitate training material necessary for professional development, people and partnership management, etc.

School/Summer Club Partner Relationship Management
● Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with campus administrators and necessary stakeholders on campus (administration, office staff, other school-based programs, etc.), ensuring necessary conditions and resources are in place for successful program implementation
● Partner with Program Site Managers and Chief Program Officer to host a semester recap program impact discussion with school partners
● Partner with Chief Program Officer to oversee school “buy-back” conversations with school-based leaders
● Summer Program: Collaborate with partnering club leaders, organizations, and companies to organize logistics for effective summer program execution

Team Leadership, Collaboration and General Support
● Collaborate with Girls Inc. staff to support necessary events, initiatives, and projects
● Attend and/or lead staff skill development sessions
● Attend National trainings when provides

SKILLS REQUIRED
● Experience directly managing and coaching managers
● Ability to work on and lead diverse teams
● Analytical skills, logical thinking, problem-solving skills
● Time management and being self-directed
● Excellent communication skills
● Detail and solution-oriented, with strong organizational and planning skills
● Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships
● Experience working in schools preferred
● Non-profit experience preferred
● Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred in education, psychology, social work or a related field
● Passionate about the Girls Inc. mission and values
● Committed to the values of diversity, inclusion and empowerment

BENEFITS
Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits, including vacation, sick days, and organization holidays. Benefits also include 401k with match, health and dental plan.

TO APPLY
Send your resume and cover letter to careers@girlsincla.org.

Program Facilitator – Job Description

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles (GILA) delivers programs that inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Research- based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip girls to explore their mental, emotional, and physical health, achieve academically, increase resilience and autonomy, discover and nurture an interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, and live productive and fulfilling lives. We partner with school sites to build community, engage families, and provide a safe space for girls to meet, grow, and thrive.

THE POSITION
Job Title: Program Facilitator
Supervisor: Program Site Manager
Type: Full-time $26/Hour
Location: Onsite 4-5 days a week

SUMMARY & PURPOSE
The Program Facilitator is trained on and delivers GILA enrichment programming (developed by the GILA Program Services Director) both during the school day and after school at a minimum of two schools. The Program Facilitator works with their supervisor and the Program Team to adapt lesson plans for the girls and schools we serve in Los Angeles; ensuring it’s timely, relevant, responsive, and appropriate for our diverse population.

The Program Facilitator will engage with girls during the school day, facilitating conversations and activities that support socio-emotional development, teamwork, and belonging. After school, the Program Facilitator will facilitate curriculum, discussion topics, and activities designed to increase girls’ interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math), physical, mental, and emotional health/wellness, life skills, self-esteem, community engagement, and leadership. During the summer months, Program Facilitators will lead activities and programming at our Girls Inc. summer camps, support field trips, and prepare for the upcoming school year.

The Program Facilitator is professional, innovative, flexible, and able to communicate various topics while engaging with students and adults. The Program Facilitator should spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in all students, build rapport, and communicate effectively with all school and Girls Inc. staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Consistent Girl Engagement
● Lead structured student engagement activities during recess, lunch, advisory, etc.
● Meet with girls in small groups to support socio-emotional development

Girls Inc. Program Implementation
● Facilitate Girls Inc. direct service programs after school with groups of 15-30 girls in grades 1st – 12th
● Lead program participant recruitment and retention activities
● Facilitate with flexibility, creativity, organization, energy, and a passion for inspiring girls to be strong,
smart, and bold
● Modify, differentiate, and enhance curriculum lesson plans to support a variety of learning styles
● Create safe and respectful spaces for all girls, inclusive of all their intersectional identities
● Responsible for administrative duties such as logging daily attendance, organizing participant applications, arranging safe parent/caretaker pick-up, etc.
● Effectively collaborate with and leverage volunteers to improve the overall program experience
● Ensure all compliance and emergency procedures are followed

Girls Inc. Event Execution
● Collaborate with school and community partners to lead and execute Girls Inc. one-time events (Fun Fridays, field trips, guest speakers, etc.)
● Lead participant recruitment
● Collect and organize participation forms and attendance rosters

School, Community Partner, and Caregiver Engagement
● Build and maintain relationships with appropriate school-based stakeholders, including but not limited to program participants, parents/caregivers, other program leaders, and school staff
● Communicate with necessary parties effectively and in a timely manner
● Conduct job responsibilities and interactions with girls, colleagues, and school partners with respect, empathy, a commitment to equality, and a belief in the inherent potential of every girl
● Participate in and support school-based events

Team Leadership and Collaboration
● Contribute new ideas and teaching techniques to the Program Team
● Assist other members of the team as needed, including supporting affiliate-wide events
● Support one-time events and attend staff development sessions

Girls Inc. Summer Program
● Lead activities and programs at Girls Inc. summer programs
● Support with the Girls Inc. summer field trip series
● Perform administrative duties such as logging daily attendance, organizing participant applications,
and arranging safe parent/caretaker pick-up

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● A self-starter with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work
● Background in partnering with schools, experiential learning, and/or group facilitation with youth
● Experience facilitating programs in one or more of our Girls Inc. areas: Leadership, Community Engagement, Academic Achievement, Resilience and Autonomy, Socio-emotional Learning, Physical, Mental & Emotional Health, and STEAM programming
● Effective with time management and planning ahead
● Experience with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) work
● Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
● Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
● Reliable, timely, and able to receive and provide feedback in a constructive way
● Ability to apply sound judgment in the case of an emergency
● Ability to apply bilingual instruction in communications with girls, community and family members is
a plus; Spanish preferred

REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred in education, psychology, social work, or a related field
● Reliable transportation to sites throughout LA County

BENEFITS
Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits, including vacation, sick days, and organizational holidays. Benefits also include 401k, health, and dental plan.

We offer a strong talent development orientation and foster a highly skilled, energized, and empowered workforce.

TO APPLY
Email resume and cover letter to careers@girlsincla.org.

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

At Girls Inc. LA, employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of Girls Inc. LA to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law. Girls Inc. LA prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. LA will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors.

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other privileges and conditions of employment.
Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment, should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy.

As a measure of creating awareness, Girls Inc. LA will include the statement, ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ in all advertisements and job postings.

Our Workplace

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflect the girls and young women who participate in our programs.