A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
The Girls' Empowerment Mission (GEM) is a Living Classrooms Foundation Program that serves high school girls from under-served communities by providing opportunities and growth experiences that will enable them to become independent, self-sufficient, and confident young women. Economically disadvantaged girls often have few positive role models and very limited access to opportunities or education beyond what their school offers. The GEM program is designed to address the needs of at-risk girls within a positive environment that includes cultural, recreational, social, educational, and professional opportunities, mentoring, counseling, service to others, leadership training, financial literacy, and decision-making skills. The program currently serves 39 girls at Chesapeake High School in Essex, MD and runs from September to June with a 3-day overnight summer camp in July. A GEM program leader will work with one other leader to supervise one group of 13 GEM girls and conduct GEM activities. Often the groups (of 12-14 girls each) work together. Each cohort has two designated leaders. Programming includes two evenings per month from 2PM - 8PM and one weekend overnight retreat per month from Friday 2 PM until Saturday 5 PM. Staff meetings are held one evening a month from 5PM - 7PM.
Primary Responsibilities:
Report to GEM Program Director. Attend GEM monthly staff meetings. Help plan, equip, and implement two weekday evening programs and one weekend retreat program each month based on GEM curricula. Transport students in LCF vans or rented Enterprise vans for weekend retreat programs. Assist in the development and successful implementation of new GEM programs. Record or oversee recording of accurate GEM program data (attendance, student feedback forms, etc.) Review and adjust curriculum as needed. Always maintain professionalism as an important representative of the Living Classrooms Foundation and the GEM program. Have supplies in advance for programs as needed. Maintain open communication with girls and their parents. Such other duties as necessary for the operation of the programs or the Foundation or as assigned by the GEM Program Director or Director of Education.
Qualifications:
Valid driver's license and permission to drive LCF vehicles CJIS background check and fingerprinting Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to be role models and form relationships with participants BS Degree, preferably in education, social work or related field Experience with teenage girls a plus
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
