Lompoc Programs Facilitator

Girls Inc. Of Greater Santa Barbara GIGSB; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is seeking a program facilitator to support in-school programs across Lompoc Unified School District.

The role engages elementary and secondary students with hands-on activities that promote healthy living, academics, and life skills, in a safe, supportive, all-girl environment. Qualifications include at least one year of youth work in an educational setting, 12 college units in relevant subjects, a valid driver's license, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience with youth in an educational setting.
• Strong oral and written communication with diverse populations.
• Ability to pass background checks and maintain student safety.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities to various school environments while balancing student needs.
• Manage groups of 50–80 youth per week; up to 14 per group.
• Prepare and facilitate daily hands-on activities across core services.
• Ensure safety and act as role model for girls.
• Maintain attendance records and evaluate program outcomes.
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and events.

Skills

Bilingual – English and Spanish

Communication skills

Education

12 college units in education or related field

Associate Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Description

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is seeking a program facilitator for our in-school programs at elementary and secondary schools across Lompoc Unified School District.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We offer girls a safe, fun, all-girl/pro-girl environment where they gain and practice skills that equip and empower them to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Through evidence-based programs, led by trained mentoring professionals, Girls Inc. girls learn to be confident and embrace positive decision‑making to take charge of their health and well‑being, and achieve academic, personal, and career goals.

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara endeavors to foster an organizational culture that reflects the virtues of strong, smart, and bold through our core values of empowerment, inclusivity, respect, professionalism, and gender justice.

Requirements

Facilitator Essential Job Functions Include:

• Ability to adapt to various school environments while effectively balancing the diverse needs of students, staff, and curriculum.


• Facilitator will work with 50-80 youth a week, up to 14 youth in a group at a time


• Creating, preparing for, and facilitating daily hands‑on and intentional activities within our Core Essential Services (Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment and Support, and Life Skills) - Content areas can include: art, STEM, literacy, movement, financial literacy, social emotional learning, girls and women in history, etc.


• Ensuring girls safety, both physically and emotionally, though active supervision while they participate in structured program activities


• Being a mentor and leader setting a positive example and role model for the girls


• Abide and adhere to the safety requirements and procedures of our operations


• Keeping accurate records of attendance


• Evaluating programs for effectiveness of intended outcomes


• Participating in staff trainings, meetings, and events


• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of programming areas, resources, and supplies


• Creating a pro‑girl environment


• Interacting with families in a positive and welcoming way

*Job Functions above are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 full year of work experience working with youth in a structured educational setting


• 12 college level units in any of the following courses: early childhood education, sociology, psychology, art, music, dance, drama, recreation. Associate Degree (Preferred)

In addition to:

• Valid Driver’s License is required


• Bilingual – English and Spanish


• Ability to pass criminal background check and clean criminal record


• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screening


• Vaccinations as required by State Law for licensed childcare facilities (TB, Pertussis and Measles Immunizations, Flu vaccine recommended-but optional).


• Strong communication skills and ability and desire to work as a team member of a diverse and dynamic team

Compensation:

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Work Locations & Schedule:

Work locations vary throughout the Lompoc Unified School District, one school site per day. Schedule also includes 2-4 required visits monthly to our main location at 4973 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara CA 93111

• Monday-Friday, Part Time or Full Time


• Mileage Reimbursement for any multi-site visits in one day during regular shift.