Want to impact girls' development through transformative advocacy and direct service? Interested in effecting change to increase opportunities for all girls? If you are looking to join our team of dynamic professionals who thrive on empowering a new generation of leaders, we want to hear from you. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is hiring!

We have an immediate need for a full-time, non-exempt STRIVE Educator. The STRIVE Educator oversees Healthy Sexuality programming for youth between the ages of 10-15 at the Girls Inc. of Boston facility and in the community. The rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. As a full-time role, the STRIVE Educator is eligible to participate in the organization's benefits program.

POSITION OVERVIEW (What we’re looking for)

As a member of the Middle School and Teens department, The STRIVE Educator develops, manages, and evaluates innovative programs that focus on reaching youth prior to the initiation of sexual activity and risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections as well as increasing educational and economic opportunities through greater connection to community resources and positive developmental assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES (What you'll be achieving)

At a minimum, the STRIVE Educator will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:

Monitor progress and inform manager about all problems, concerns, and needs of youth and collaborating organizations.
Participate in trainings required to implement STRIVE programming.
Deliver VOICES and STRIVE-approved curricula to middle and high school youth 3-4 days a week.
Recruit and retain 65 youth (ages 10-15) for 24 weeks of programming.
Assist with the collaboration and piloting of the curriculum in Lynn Public Schools Elementary Education.
Attend weekly teen and middle school staff meetings.
Attend Massachusetts Department of Public Health provider meetings and trainings, and participate in regular conference calls as requested.
Complete all reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and Girls Inc., administer all surveys, and maintain accurate records regarding program delivery.
Analyze data from participant surveys to inform programming and grant reporting.
Participate as a member of the Middle School and Teen Program teams to assess the needs of youth and the greater community, and how Girls Inc. is/could be meeting such needs.
Work collaboratively with Girls Inc. staff to provide a safe, secure, pro-girl environment.
Seek out and attend webinars and trainings to create a more holistic approach to the STRVE initiative, including but not limited to, positive youth development, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, racial justice, and social & emotional learning.
Assist with program adaptations and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (What you’ll bring along)

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is strongly desired. The educational requirement may be substituted with four years of relevant experience.

Experience: Minimum of two years of related experience working with adolescents or positive youth development approaches is highly preferred.

Qualifications: To be optimally successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Prior experience working with youth and adults in a multicultural, urban setting.
Ability to identify community needs and changing environmental norms around youth.
Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and experiences.
Capacity to manage behavior using an emphatic and solution-seeking approach.
Commitment to addressing the impact of racism, gender inequity, and other oppressions that restrict the healthy development of the youth being served.
Capability to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, supportive and creative environment for youth, staff and volunteers.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, and anticipate and articulate program needs.
Excellent management, organizational, and group facilitation skills.
Proficient computer skills, including internet navigation.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW (Who we are)

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming. We are passionate about supporting girls to create and champion their own opportunities that effect positive change in their lives, their communities, and the world. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment for females, BIPOC, veterans, and persons with disabilities. To learn more about our mission and programs, please visit us at Strong, Smart, and Bold!