Job details
Salary $65 a day job type part-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Mentoring: 2 years (preferred)
Full job description
Listed by new york magazine as a community organization to support for black lives matter, pretty brown girl is an organization dedicated to educating and empowering black and brown girls by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being.
We are looking for mentors in vadnais heights, mn to facilitate our virtual program, pretty brown girl academy, during the 2021-2022 school yearWe meet once a week for one hour a day for 15 weeksPbg academy is designed to provide black and brown girls access to a culturally responsive, personalized learning environment that offers various experiences, instructional approaches, and academic support strategies.
All sessions will be held online via live webinar for 1 hour weekly (total of 15 weeks)The program will tentatively start in october 2021 and end in february 2022.
Ideal candidates will be those who can relate to elementary, middle, and high school girls by:
Identifying current culture (music, trends, etc.)
Having hands-on experience with social media (tik tok, instagram, etc.)
All interviews will take place via zoom, and applicants are required to have access to a computer/ laptop with audio, video, and high-speed internet connection for online sessions, no cell phones for webinarsApplicants can be assigned to multiple groups of girls depending on the availability of sessions.
Requirements:
At least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the u.s.
Bachelor`s degree
Classroom/ workshop experience working with youth
Have a passion for working with youth
Experience in mentoring youth
Experience facilitating group discussions
Strong communication skills with the ability to listen carefully to individual needs and give positive feedback
Excellent follow-up and persuasion skills with the ability to resolve conflict
Objective-oriented presentation style
Familiarity with operating online meeting tools (i.e., zoom, google meet)
Duties:
Ensure the pbg curriculum is delivered professionally and effectively to meet desired learning objectives
Maintain a safe and welcoming environment
Relate to students about their personal experiences and provide a positive learning environment with quality and consistency
Facilitate group discussions in a positive manner that ensures opportunities for participation by all girls
Build student’s confidence by making the class experience meaningful, interactive and engaging
Maintain positive, courteous, and respectful behavior with students, parents, and administration
Prepare for each virtual session accordingly, including reviewing the curriculum for the week and gathering materials
Serve as a pbg brand ambassador while performing facilitator-related duties
Provide meaningful and timely feedback to leadership on student feedback
Maintain communication with the school coordinator about any concerns with the student(s) that may need to be referred to additional support servicesIn case of a mandated reporting situation, follow organization protocol to ensure the girls’ safety at all times.
Desired personal/professional qualities:
Energetic and fun
Patience
Good sense of humor
Strong sense of presence
Be aware of the emotional and psychological needs of the girls
All new hires must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screenPretty brown girl does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws.
Job type: part-time
Pay: $65.00 per day
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Mentoring: 2 years (preferred)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
