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DreamLab Program Coordinator

Job Title: DreamLab Program Coordinator

Region/Location: Denver

Department: Program & Membership Experience

Reports To: VP- Program

Date: 1/26/2023

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $20.67-23.55

Supervisory Responsibility: None

GENERAL PURPOSE

Girl Scouts of Colorado is seeking an enthusiastic and detailed-orientated individual to coordinate programmatic experiences at the Girl Scout DreamLab (Denver, CO). The ideal candidate will delight in coordinating the many complex details of programs and events. This role will spend the majority of its time directly engaging with youth, specifically girls.

On-site evening and weekend hours are required, the typical work week is Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 7 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate program for youth in the DreamLab
• Coordinate, organize details of, and implement programmatic experiences for all audiences, including partner events, evening programs, openings, and other events.
• Generate program reports and conduct pre- and post-program surveys.
• Conduct DreamLab program training for Girl Scouts of Colorado staff and volunteers.
• Develop and implement new experience-based programming that meets organizational and DreamLab specific strategic goals.
• Create program curriculum, project timelines, run of shows, and collaboration checklists.
• Maintain a calendar of daily programmatic opportunities for DreamLab visitors.
• Identify gaps in DreamLab program calendar.
• Support delivery of partner programming in DreamLab
• Create an inclusive space through program offerings that welcome the community.
• Communicate with GSCO’s program and membership teams, community partners, and stakeholders to determine local programmatic needs specific to GSCO’s membership.
• Manage and track program expenses.
• Create and manage program area budget.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service that assists in the achievement of the organization’s mission.
• Ensure Girl Scouting is open and available to all girls and adults by consistent delivery of the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity throughout the community.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and Girl Scouts.
• Other duties as assigned to successfully meet the goals and objectives of the Program & Membership Experience Department.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with other DreamLab-focused staff positions to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of program.
• Work with the Marketing Department to elevate the messaging and programming at the DreamLab.
• Collaborate with local membership team to support member engagement and member recruitment activities at the DreamLab.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Must possess the ability to solve problems using knowledge and skills, as well as general precedents and practices.
• Must be willing to follow precedents and procedures as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Must set priorities and organize work within general guidelines as established by supervisor/manager.

• Must possess the ability to gather, collate, and/or classify information about data, people, or things.
• Must have the ability to determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data.
• Must have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at decisions, conclusions, solutions, or solve disputes.
• Must be skilled in communicating with people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in how to teach subject matter to others, or training others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice; or making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
• Must have the ability to work with and retain sensitive and/or confidential information while understanding and ensuring that it is only shared with those who are privy to such information.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with employees, volunteers, customers, and vendors verbally and nonverbally both in person and in writing.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years in event management
• 3+ years in program logistics
• 3+ years in program planning

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid and current license to operate a standard motor vehicle
• Must pass all required background & motor vehicle record checks
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing English
• Desired to be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing Spanish

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• Computer and related software, telephone, e-mail, fax machines, copiers and equipment commonly found in an office environment.?

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• The job is carried out primarily in the DreamLab (Denver); however, travel to other Girl Scouts locations throughout Colorado may be required.
• On-site evening and weekend hours are required, typical work week Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 7 pm., and some overnight stays.
• Frequently: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves engaging with the public for most of the time, with the occasional periods of working at a desk and in front of a screen.
• Occasionally: May be required to transport Girl Scout materials weighing up to 30 pounds with or without assistance.
• This position requires extended periods of viewing electronic screens.