About the Role
Chica project seeks Program Facilitators to lead the strategic execution of Chica Project's school and community based programming. Successful candidates will support the facilitation of our "Chicas in Bloom" curriculum and engage program participants throughout our programs. Supported by the Lead Program Facilitator, the successful candidates will work closely with the program team, community partners, youth participants, and volunteers to ensure high quality facilitation of CP's curriculum. This is a part-time per-diem opportunity starting at $25/hour.
About You
Chica Project is looking for someone who is mission-driven, with a positive attitude to play a critical role in ensuring the facilitation of "Chicas in Bloom" through different program areas. This is a valuable opportunity for someone to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, curriculum facilitation, youth engagement, social emotional skills, and join a powerful network of women in Massachusetts. Further qualifications include:
- Passionate about youth development, social justice, and community building
- Experience in facilitating/executing youth programs
- Experience working with communities of color and grassroots organizations, with understanding of systemic oppressions
- Interest in coordination and operations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual: Proficiency or fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole and/or Portuguese preferred but not required
- Ability to participate in-person Boston-based programming
- Availability to work some nights and weekends (as determined in the start of the programming year)
- Flexibility to work in school or afterschool programs hours once or twice a week
- Experience with Google Workspace, WhatsApp, Slack, Zoom, and Asana
- Reliable transportation
- Strong facilitation skills
- A great sense of humor!
- Love of continuous learning
Responsibilities
The position will be mainly responsible for the following areas, but duties can expand beyond central responsibilities of:
- Adhere to the program timeline- it is expected that the candidate for this role will meet the scheduling expectations below.
- Collaborating with chica project team to create, strengthen, and maintain current program operations, particularly in the execution of programming
- Attend program events such as school based programs, community based sessions, in person community events, orientations, and special events (i.e., annual fundraiser)
- Oversee logistics of setup/breakdown of space, IT equipment, and maintain space cleanliness throughout event
- For remote events, lead logistics of facilitation, zoom polls, hosting of sessions, and participant engagement
- Participate in session planning and assessments with the program team
- Support identified Lead Program Facilitator with operations of the program including administrative and programming tasks
Program Timeline
Our school and community based programming runs in the fall from October 2024 to December 2024 and in the spring from February 2025 until May 2025. Though the weekly hours are not fixed, the ideal candidate should meet the following scheduling expectations:
- Training: 10-15 weekly hours should be allocated for organization, team and program training during the months of August and January
- Programming preparation: 5 weekly hours should be allocated for program preparation from September until October and from January to February
- Programming execution: 5-7 weekly hours during the programming semester (fall and spring)
- Please note : in-school, afterschool and community based programming hours are Tuesday through Thursday (10AM-2PM or 2-7PM)
- Post-programming: 1-5 weekly hours in the months where there is no active programming
Benefits Include:
- Professional development support
- Hybrid work culture and flexible schedule
- Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses