Part-Time Program Coordinator, Girl’s Active In Nature

Posted by on February 20, 2011

Girl’s Active In Nature Part-Time Program Coordinator, Urban Blazers Foundation

Posted on: February 8, 2011

Posted by: Urban Blazers Foundation

Urban Blazers is seeking a flexible, motivated individual to coordinate our innovative Girls Active In Nature (GAIN) Initiative. GAIN provides middle and high school girls from Philadelphia’s most under-resourced, urban communities with active experiences in nature. Our programs are designed to empower participants, teach leadership skills and promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications:
•experience working with young people from under resourced communities
•ability to manage groups of between 10-30 kids
•strong interest in the outdoors and conservation
•ability to complete 5-10 mile hikes while motivating and instructing groups of 10-30 kids
•ability to manage a diverse group of adult mentors
•ability to incorporate new, innovative ideas within existing frameworks
•Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearances

Preferred:
•Bachelors degree or higher
•Skilled in several of the following: hiking, camping, rock climbing, skiing, biking, whitewater rafting or canoeing.
•First Aid and CPR Certification

This is a part time position with a growing organization. There are opportunities for the right, motivated individual to turn this into a full-time position. Particularly for individuals with an interest in non-profit administration

Send a two paragraph statement of interest that explains why you are interested in this position; Resume; and 3 reference to [email protected]


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