Community Program Assistant

Community Program Assistant

Do you enjoy working with youth and creating fun meaningful experiences in your community Are you looking for a flexible part-time role where you can help bring Girl Scouting directly to youth and families If so wed love to meet you!

Girl Scouts Nations Capital is seeking a part-time Community Program Assistant to join our team!

What Youll Do

As a Community Program Assistant youll bring the Girl Scout experience directly to youth in local communities. Youll lead engaging activities assist families with registration and work closely with the Membership Area Manager and community partners to create a positive experience for participating youth.

This is a year-round part-time position typically working 1216 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on the time of year availability of assignments and program needs. Most assignments take place a few weekdays each week during after-school hours (from 3:30-6:30 PM and/or depending on the school districts schedule)with occasional weekend availability as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate families and community partners on the registration process and ensure all participating youth are properly registered.
• Provide support to programs with low enrollment to boost participation.
• Serve as the program leader by coordinating meetings and recruiting volunteers as needed.
• Arrive early and be fully prepared to lead each meeting.
• Maintain regular communication with the Membership Area Manager about meetings activities and any potential issues.

You should have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working directly with youth families volunteers and community partners.
• Confidence leading meetings programs and activities with participating youth.
• The ability to work independently and arrive prepared for assigned programs and meetings.
• Availability and reliability to work primarily during after school and early evening hours (from 3:30-6:30 PM and/or depending on the school districts schedule) as well as occasional weekends.
• A flexible schedule as weekly hours and assignments may vary throughout the year.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned communities. Mileage will be reimbursed at the prevailing IRS Standard Mileage Rate for Business and is logged daily and processed electronically.
• The ability to deliver Girl Scout programs in community settings (some examples are community centers schools places of worship).
• The ability to maintain a professional appearance while representing Girl Scouts Nations Capital; at minimum a Girl Scout T-shirt is required.

The starting wage for this position is $20.00/hour.

About Us

At Girl Scouts Nations Capital we believe in the power of youth leadership. Our mission is to build Girl Scouts of courage confidence and character who make the world a better place. We serve over 45000 youth and 31000 adult members across the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where youth can thrive learn new skills and discover their leadership potential.