Youth Development Specialist

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Full time
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana team as a Youth Development Specialist, where you will play a vital role in empowering girls to become confident, courageous, and character-driven leaders.

Job Summary:

The Girl Scouts Live Well Initiative is a comprehensive program that focuses on mental health, financial health, physical health, and self-discovery health (S.T.E.A.M Curriculum) for girls who need it most. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will partner with community organizations to recruit and lead Girl Scout troops, plan weekly meetings, facilitate activities, and recruit and train adult volunteers to foster long-term interest in the Girl Scout program.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Facilitate financial literacy skills through the cookie and fall product program.
  2. Integrate trauma-informed strategies for grades K-12.
  3. Help facilitate outdoor progressive experiences through the Life Outdoors Is Lit (LOL) Initiative.
  4. Assist Girl Scouts in administering adult development workshops.
  5. Expand resources and partnerships for children's health development.
  6. Engage volunteers to assist with troops and create Conversion Plans.
  7. Lead Girl Scouts STEAM & life skills curriculum (self-discovery health) & special healthy living programs facilitated by GSGCNWI's Program Department.
  8. Assist with healthy living initiatives.
  9. Lower mental health hospitalizations.
  10. Reduce obesity through health education.
Location:

Chicago; Northwest Indiana

Program Benefits:

Education award upon successful completion of service, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living Allowance, Training, Relocation Allowance.

Terms:

Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Uniforms provided and required, Car recommended.

Service Areas:

Entrepreneur/Business, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Community and Economic Development, Education, Health.

Skills:

First Aid, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Community Organization, Recruitment, Youth Development, Education, Team Work.



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