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Summer Program Facilitator

CompanyGirl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
LocationParamus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 8, 2026
About The Company
While some people still think of us as just cookies, badges, campfires, and friendship bracelets, Girl Scouts are so much more. Girl Scouts are groundbreakers, big thinkers, and role models. Girl Scouts design robots, start garage bands, and improve their communities—and yes, they sell the best cookies on the planet. When she's a Girl Scout, she’s also a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. G: Go-getter – She’s bold, honest, and determined to succeed. Goal oriented and ambitious, she’s also a life-long learner who believes no challenge is too difficult! I: Innovator – Thinking outside the box is her specialty, so she’s always looking for a creative way to take action. She definitely knows how to get things done. R: Risk-taker – Courageous and strong, she’s keen to try new things and to embrace the unfamiliar. She’s ready to step up and break the mold if that’s what it takes. L: Leader – She’s confident, responsible, and committed to changing the world for the better—and she’s happiest when others join her in taking the lead! These are the traits that define girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. This is the Girl Scout DNA. We're 2.6 million strong—1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. to change the world. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
About the Role

Description

The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. We are Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) serving girls in grades K-12 in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties. We bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 19,000 girls and 10,200 adult members. GSNNJ is excited for the upcoming opening of its’ very own DreamLab. 

The DreamLab is designed to become a bold, imaginative hub for sisterhood — a space where ideas ignite, friendships flourish, and limitless possibilities come to life. This dynamic new experience center will offer Girl Scouts a whole new and meaningful way to explore our four pillars — STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. DreamLab will provide an innovative, hands-on learning environment where girls explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship through real-world experiences. Designed as a dynamic makerspace and discovery hub, DreamLab offers programs including summer camps, workshops, field trips, and badge-based learning experiences. 

DreamLab Summer Programs will run from July 6 through August 21 and are structured as a series of themed, week-long studio experiences for girls in grades K–12 . Each week, participants dive into a specific focus area while building skills, friendships, and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning. 


We are looking for talented Summer Program Facilitators who will help deliver great learning experiences at our DreamLab.  Program Facilitators are key members of the DreamLab team. They support all summer programs by working directly with participants, assisting with hands-on activities, and helping bring each studio experience to life. 

While all facilitators support general programming, we aim to build a team with a range of strengths and interests. Facilitators may have opportunities to support or lean into specific content areas throughout the summer. 

 

Schedule: 

  • Partial part of June: upto 20 hours/week (training + preparation)  
  • July 6 – August 21: Monday–Friday during program hours (approx. 30–35 hrs/week) 

 

We are especially interested in candidates with interest or experience in one or more of the following areas: 

  • STEM (robotics, coding, engineering, science)  
  • Maker & Design (crafting, building, 3D printing, hands-on creation)  
  • Culinary (cooking, baking, food education)  
  • Media (podcasting, video, storytelling, content creation)  
  • Entrepreneurship (business, branding, marketing, product design)  
  • Early Childhood / Elementary Education (K–3 focus)  

Facilitators are not expected to be experts, but should be excited to support hands-on learning in one or more of these areas.

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Supervise and engage participant groups throughout the day  
  • Assist with hands-on projects across multiple studio areas  
  • Support lead facilitators and specialists in delivering programming  
  • Support daily program flow, transitions, and participant engagement  
  • Set up and clean program spaces and materials  
  • Build positive relationships with participants and contribute to a supportive, safe and fun environment
  • Collaborate with facilitators and other leads. Our staff are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and may work across different programs and age groups throughout the summer.  
  • Other duties as assigned  


June Responsibilities 

  • Participate in onboarding and staff training (20 hours/week)  
  • Learn DreamLab program structure and expectations  
  • Support materials prep and setup  
  • Gain familiarity with tools, equipment, and studio spaces   

Requirements

  • Experience working with youth (camp, school, after-school, etc.)  
  • Interest in hands-on, project-based learning  
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills  
  • Positive, reliable, and flexible  

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.  

Key Skills
Youth SupervisionProject-based LearningCommunicationTeamworkSTEM EducationMaker & DesignCulinary ArtsMedia ProductionEntrepreneurshipEarly Childhood EducationProgram FacilitationInstructional SupportClassroom ManagementCollaborationFlexibility
Categories
EducationCreative & MediaSocial ServicesFood & Beverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Summer Program Facilitator will supervise and engage youth participants while assisting with hands-on projects across various studio areas. They are responsible for supporting lead facilitators, managing program flow, and maintaining a safe, fun, and collaborative learning environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
103
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
35 hours
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