Portland, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
$21/hr–$25/hr
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington seeks a Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program Specialist who is highly culturally competent and shares our vision of helping Girl Scouts change the world. Girl Scouts Beyond Bars …
Skills: Conflict Resolution, Classroom Management, Youth Development, Program Planning, Curriculum Delivery
Portland, Oregon, United States • Hybrid
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Facilitate Girl Scout programming for youth and their incarcerated family members at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Manage program intake, supervise volunteers and interns, and maintain the program budget and participant tracking.
Requires at least five years of relevant education or experience in social science, education, or criminal justice, or lived experience with the justice system. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass an Oregon Department of Corrections background check.
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington seeks a Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program Specialist who is highly culturally competent and shares our vision of helping Girl Scouts change the world.
Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) uses Girl Scout experiences to strengthen the familial bond between Girl Scouts and their mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt during the adult’s incarceration. The program fosters positive personal and social development of Girl Scouts and their incarcerated adult, providing opportunities to learn new skills and build confidence. Ultimately, the program’s goal is to reduce the impact of family separation due to incarceration.
What You'll Do
As the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program Specialist, you'll be responsible for facilitating Girl Scout programming for youth Girl Scouts and their family members incarcerated at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon, and GSBB program alums.
Responsibilities
What You Bring
We are most interested in finding the best person for this job, who will be successful and satisfied in the role. If you believe you are that person, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.
The Details
About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington:
At Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, it’s our mission to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Staff support a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to youths in their community. Since 1912, Girl Scouts has supported children and young adults in achieving their full potential. Today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for young women. With Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, you can make a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts, adult volunteers, and the world.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We encourage, value, and honor diversity and support a culture of equity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering diversity at every level of the organization and seek candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We recognize that a commitment to these values is a living commitment that requires attention, reflection, and continual action. All employees must support these efforts and participate in training, projects, and initiatives to forward this work. Click here to read our complete Equity Statement.
How to Apply:
Submit your application via our Careers site.
Preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership!
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by more than 4,500 trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts in Oregon and SW Washington lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington offers every girl the opportunity to unleash her inner G.I.R.L.! With us, girls experience engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects. Along the way, girls develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, seek challenges and learn from setbacks, maintain healthy relationships, and learn to identify and solve problems in their community. Through Girl Scouts, girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success! BECOME A TROOP LEADER As a Girl Scout troop leader, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. Embark on an extraordinary journey of leadership by volunteering today - you can be the mentor she needs! ALUM Were you a Daisy, Brownie, or higher in Girl Scouts? Then you’re a Girl Scout alum! Connect with millions of your Girl Scout sisters as part of the Girl Scout Network at girlscouts.org/girlscoutnetwork.
Offices: 9620 SW Barbur Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97219, US · 3188 N Hwy 97, Suite 109, Bend, Oregon 97703, US · 2001 N Keene Way Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504, US · 72C Centennial Loop, Suite 300, Eugene, Oregon 97401, US
Preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership!
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by more than 4,500 trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts in Oregon and SW Washington lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington offers every girl the opportunity to unleash her inner G.I.R.L.! With us, girls experience engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects. Along the way, girls develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, seek challenges and learn from setbacks, maintain healthy relationships, and learn to identify and solve problems in their community. Through Girl Scouts, girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success! BECOME A TROOP LEADER As a Girl Scout troop leader, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. Embark on an extraordinary journey of leadership by volunteering today - you can be the mentor she needs! ALUM Were you a Daisy, Brownie, or higher in Girl Scouts? Then you’re a Girl Scout alum! Connect with millions of your Girl Scout sisters as part of the Girl Scout Network at girlscouts.org/girlscoutnetwork.
Offices: 9620 SW Barbur Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97219, US · 3188 N Hwy 97, Suite 109, Bend, Oregon 97703, US · 2001 N Keene Way Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504, US · 72C Centennial Loop, Suite 300, Eugene, Oregon 97401, US
