Job Details

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Girls Thrive

Purpose of Job: Girls Thrive (GT) is a local, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is on a mission to inspire girls to empower themselves through a variety of physical activities and educational lessons designed to promote self-confidence, self-esteem, and positive body image. We provide seasonal programming throughout the year to girls in grade 4-12.

Through the Community Program, GT provides four sessions throughout the year to girls in grades 6-12 of all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and abilities: eight-week Fall and Spring Sessions, a six-week Winter Session, and a two-day Summer Confidence Clinic. Mountain biking, running, and cross-training (indoor rock climbing, strength training, hiking, spinning, yoga, etc.) activities comprise the physical activity facet of the Fall and Spring Sessions, while snowshoeing/micro-spike hiking, cross-country skiing, swimming, and indoor rock climbing comprise the Winter Session. The physical activities provided during the Summer Confidence Clinic vary upon location of the clinic and what our partners can provide; however, this year they include: yoga, birding, fishing, and paddle boarding.

All GT Sessions include a plethora of educational topics pertinent to growing young women. Topics are taught by local professionals, who volunteer their time to educate the participants. Educational lessons vary each session, but generally include: body image, nutrition, mental/physical/emotional health, goal-setting, cultivating confidence, facing fears, leadership, and more.

GT also provides a School Program for girls in grades 4-5. The program was piloted last year in January - April and took place at three Title One elementary schools: Warren, Broadwater, and Bryant. The School Program is a condensed version of the Community Program and girls meet with coaches at the school facilities to eliminate transportation barriers to attending the program.

Participants in the School Program participate in physical activities like: yoga, relay races, and games, while also learning about pertinent topics such as: friendship, goal-setting, mental health, and nutrition.

GT is searching for a Carroll College Work Study Student who is:

* Organized

* A good communicator

* Can represent GT well to the community

* A good problem solver

* Is well versed in social media

* Wants to work with youth

* A "willing to learn" attitude

* An independent worker

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Social media presence - creating content and sharing GT activities

* Organizing coaches

* Assisting with coaching and encouraging girls to pursue activities

* Helping organize curriculum

* Helping to organize the School Program in January 2025

Qualifications: Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with parents, children and staff. Must be at least 18 years old and have no criminal history. You will be required to pass a background check.

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only. Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Flexible

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

To Apply Please Contact: Blair Haseman at ...@girlsthrive.com