Woodworking Instructor/Van Driver
About the Organization
For 24 years, Girls at Work has been dedicated to empowering underserved girls in the Manchester area. Far too many girls buy into the messages in our society that destroy their self image. While we can help build their self esteem with words, it is hard to argue that teaching young girls to use power tools is not a game changer that silences those messages from our society and leaves them feeling overly powerful and competent. We have been fortunate to watch thousands of young girls build their self esteem in our shops and recognize they are capable of so much more.
It's an exciting time to join the team at Girls at Work, Inc. With our newly renovated Millyard location and our powerful team, we are well positioned for some much anticipated growth. Join a team of skilled, dedicated and passionate individuals (board, staff and volunteers) as we navigate the exciting waters of growth. Become part of our journey as we ramp up our much needed initiative to empower underserved girls and expand our reach and our mission.
About the Job
Woodworking or Program Instructor/Van Driver
Do you want to learn how to build? Girls at Work will provide the training.
Come and talk with us at Girls at Work.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic nonprofit organization with a 25 year legacy of empowering and inspiring young girls in Manchester, NH.
Girls at Work is dedicated to providing mentorship, education and life-skills training for girls in our community, helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills, and unlock their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to work with our girls who are attending our After School Program and Build Me Up Summer Camp programs.
Together we can shape the next generation of strong, capable and confident female leaders.
What We provide:
- 4 day work week for the majority of the year (7 weeks of 5 days a week in the summer).
- A small, tight knit team where everyone’s opinions are valued.
- Competitive pay range, with an average of 25-30 hours per week.
- The opportunity to make a huge impact on girls in our community.
- Meaningful connections with the many nonprofits we partner with in our community.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide a positive, trusting, safe and fun environment.
- Guide builders in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Guide up to 10 builders per class on how to use power tools (we will fully train you) while utilizing Socratic teaching methods.
- Greet and transport the girls from various Manchester school locations to Girls at Work (use of the GAW van).
- Use of classroom management techniques to keep builders on track.
- Give and receive feedback and support from everyone on our team while maintaining a positive mindset.
- Participating in team building activities as we all learn to better communicate and work with one another.
- Understand the importance of this position within our organization.
- Believe in our girls wholeheartedly so that they are able to see their potential.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Skills You’ll Need:.
- Experience/comfort level with managing a class of 10 students.
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and values of Girls at Work, Inc.
- Ability to build rapport with a diverse group of girls.
- Ability to collaborate and share your ideas.
- Ability to thrive in and contribute to the organization's culture.
- Organizational skills.
- Willingness to give and receive feedback.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Required:
- Valid Driver's License: Must have a clean driving record.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to cydney@girlswork.org. Girls at Work is an equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to hear from you.