clubGEN Campus Coordinators

Location: Round Rock, Manor, South Austin

We are seeking strong female leaders to supervise, coach and mentor the high school clubGEN Facilitators as they develop valuable teamwork, leadership and workforce development skills.

Campus Coordinators work up to 18 hours per week supervising a group of 3-5 high school Facilitators and overseeing the clubGEN after-school program at 3-4 middle schools. Campus Coordinators also serve as liaisons to middle schools, handling logistics around recruitment of members, keeping records on club members, and maintaining relationships with school personnel.­

During clubGEN meetings, Campus Coordinators act primarily as observers and supervisors, empowering the Facilitators to truly “own” their clubs and take on leadership roles. Two clubs often take place at the same time and location on each middle school campus, and adult volunteers are there to assist with supervision and observation duties. At the conclusion of each meeting, teams debrief, processing feedback with each other using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback. Campus Coordinators also lead a weekly planning meeting where facilitators process the previous week and plan how to lead the upcoming week’s curriculum.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to work from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday.
• Candidates must be available to commit to their positions for the entire 2009-10 school year.
• Candidates must be available to meet on Fridays from 10:00 – 12:00 for a meeting at GEN’s main office.
• Candidates must be available to attend a weekly two hour team planning meeting (Day and Time TBA).
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the different middle school sites and weekly planning meetings.
• Candidates must be over the age of 18 and pass a background check.
• Candidates are required to have access to email for regular updates about programs, time changes, and curriculum activities regarding clubGEN.
• Candidates offered a position will need to be available for training in Mid August.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the goals and philosophies of GENaustin.
• All applications must be returned with a list of three references.

Position Benefit Highlights:

• Earn $12 per hour.
• Work up to 18 hours per week.
• Receive a paycheck twice monthly.
• Receive paid training on curriculum and facilitation skills.
• Receive weekly supervision and support.
• Develop valuable leadership, job and career skills.
• Expand academic and career networks.
• Work in a team setting with other empowered women.
• Create lasting memories and friendships.

To apply fill out an application.

High School Facilitators

Program Overview

clubGEN is a weekly after-school program for middle school girls led by trained and employed high school girls with support from adult staff and volunteers. clubGEN is held once a week after school Monday through Thursday at Central Texas middle schools and lasts one to two hours. clubGEN is a year-round program that begins in September and finishes in May, allowing time for girls to build strong, lasting and life-changing relationships.

Facilitators use a variety of techniques to make a lasting impact on the lives of middle school girls and each other. Techniques include mentoring, role playing, games, art activities, group discussion advocacy projects and journaling.

Through the facilitation experience in clubGEN, Facilitators are able to recognize and improve their personal leadership strengths and teamwork abilities. Facilitators are provided comprehensive training and mentoring from teamGEN adults, and hands-on experience leading creative, fun and educational activities.

In clubGEN, Facilitators meet with their younger mentees in small friendly group sessions to exchange ideas and to learn. Facilitators use a non-judgmental, inquiry-based approach to teaching. This promotes a growing mutual trust and provides an opportunity for open exchanges of ideas, deep reflection and self-analysis. The result is strong and powerful messages received by both the Facilitators and the middle school girls. The connection in age, identity and experience is strong between middle school girls and their high school mentors. Advice and guidance that might normally be rejected if presented by an adult, is readily accepted in the nurturing and comfortable environment of these peer to peer relationships

Position Requirements

• Position is open to students who will be Juniors and Seniors in Round Rock and Manor High Schools 2009-10; .
• Facilitators must be able to commit to their positions for the entire 2009-10 school year;
• Facilitators must be available a minimum of three days a week after school from Monday through Thursday;
• Facilitators must be available to attend a weekly two hour planning meeting;
• Facilitators must be available to attend monthly four hour trainings on certain Saturdays;
• Facilitators are asked to have reliable transportation to the middle schools, planning meetings and monthly Saturday training;
• Facilitators must have regular access to email for weekly communication regarding clubGEN;
• All Applications must be returned with a letter of reference. (See guidelines)
  

Position Benefit Highlights

• Earn $8 per hour;
• Receive a paycheck twice monthly;
• Receive weekly curriculum and facilitation skills training;
• Receive monthly professional development trainings;
• Develop valuable leadership, job and career skills;
• Expand your academic and career networks;
• Work in a team setting with high school girls;
• Create lasting memories and friendships;
• Apply for Anita Benavides Mennucci GENuine Achievement Scholarship.

Application Check List:

• Read Section I: GENaustin Program Overview, Requirements, Benefits and Checklist
• Complete Section II: Personal Contact Information
• Complete Section III: Getting to Know You
• Read and Sign the Application Agreement at the end of Section III
• Discuss your application with parent/guardian
• Ask your parent/guardian to read the Agreement Section, Initial and Sign it
• Request a Letter of Reference from a teacher, counselor, previous employer or family friend.
  Please be sure to give them a copy of the Guidelines for Letter of Reference
• Return completed application and sealed Letter of Reference

Fax Number: 512-841-7465

Mailing address:
GENaustin- Facilitator Application
P.O. Box 3122
Austin, TX 78704

To apply or to learn more about this role please click here.