Do you have a passion for empowering the next generation of girls? We are currently seeking Facilitators for the 2023-2024 school year to help mentor and guide girls on their paths of self-discovery through our revolutionary school program, Pretty Brown Girl Academy!
Founded in 2010, Pretty Brown Girl’s mission is to educate and empower Black and Brown girls by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being. We have empowered over 50,000 girls across 350 schools nationally with our revolutionary 15-week school program, Pretty Brown Girl Academy. The program provides Black and Brown girls across Elementary, Middle, and High School levels access to a culturally responsive, personalized learning environment that offers a variety of experiences, instructional approaches, and academic support strategies. Today, Pretty Brown Girl is featured in Essence, listed by New York Magazine, and ranked by NBC News for our work and impact.
We are looking for Onsite and Remote Facilitators to facilitate weekly sessions for their assigned group(s) of students. Multiple groups can be assigned depending on the applicant’s availability. Sessions will run from 1-2 hours (varies per group). All programs will tentatively start in October 2023 and end in June 2024.
Ideal candidates will be those who have experience and interest in working with youth at various grade levels while identifying current culture (social media, music, trends, etc.).
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)
Reliable transportation
Availability + Information About Sessions
Sessions will run once a week on weekdays (Monday-Fridays).
For in-person programming, sessions will run during after-school hours only at their respective school site.
For virtual programming, sessions will run during and after school hours on Zoom or Google Meet.
There is a total of 15 sessions per assigned group.
Facilitators can be assigned to multiple groups based on availability. Some Facilitators may work one hour per week (assigned to one group), while others may work 3+ hours (assigned to multiple groups).
Training and a Facilitator Guide are included, along with a $65 stipend for each session facilitated. Please note that the stipend will be provided upon completion of the program per assigned group.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please complete the application below. For any questions, please contact Trinita Johnson via email!
