Girls Inc

During a normal day at work, I answered phone calls from prospective families and existing families. I would also contact the schools that we serviced if a van driver would be late or if there was an alternate driver. I was responsible for enrolling children in the before and after care program. I coordinated with other managers to ensure space was available for a child. After collecting the paper application from a prospective parent, I would then enter the information into the Database. I recorded payroll information into the Database. I produced deposit reports for the weekly fee collection from the Database. I processed credit card transactions online for weekly fees. I would prepare deposit slips, to deposit the weekly fees. On any given Friday, I would deposit between $2,000-$4,000. I ordered supplies for the site. I also distributed the supplies throughout the site. I held monthly staff meetings to keep the facilitators up to speed. Management for the entire company was organized, and efficient. My co- workers were very helpful, and they were team players. The hardest part of the job was telling a parent I couldn't enroll their child because we had no more space to safely transport the children. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting pictures from the children that they drew specifically for me.I learned how to effectively manage my time, how to deal with difficult parents and staff members.

I really loved working with certain girls. The rules and guidelines for staff and girls were not consistent, but I was able to apply my rules to my clubs and rooms. 
At first I was working with Imagine Science and only stationed at Girls Inc. but I was the one employee having to do two jobs according to the three other organizations. They all became salaried and were compensated for the extra work they were doing for their organization, but at the end of four years, including summers I never earned more then I started with, even though received grants and brought in publicity, attention, and several girls to my clubs.
I did spent a lot of time and effort and felt very under appreciated especially in the end when I was fired for hearsay.  
I was not part of management or communication even after four years and lots of positive feedback.

It was a fun job, the girls are great. I actually didn't get hired the first time I interviewed but they kept my application on file and called me a month later. The training modules are thorough but my first week I was supposed to shadow the person I was replacing. When I got there I was dropped into the classroom midyear by myself. I initially found my groove but it was minimal training and trial by fire. The modules I had taken after I had been working for a while. But their orientations are very informative and fun. You do the activities you do with the girls to get a feel for the curriculum. As a nonprofit it was extremely underfunded- sometimes they wouldn't have enough dinners for my students so the cafeteria workers would have to search for a meal for them. Overall I didn't feel micromanaged and was able to have important conversations with the girls that supported the stance of the organization. There's also an interesting and rich history behind the program. The hours were great and decent pay, $14/hr when I started. 

The management pulls you in with the idea that they aim to encourage girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold, however they don’t  do the same for the women they employ. Management, including the CEO, love to gossip about their employees and put them down. The turnover rate is high because employees are treated so poorly. They also fire employees more than I’ve ever seen at other jobs. The organization also has constant issues with social justice issues and poor treatment of the staff and the children served. Girls Inc only cares about the money that comes in to pay their CEOs a gluttonous salary while the actual employees are overworked and underpaid. 

Working with the kids was amazing. You have the opportunity to make a difference, but it’s hard to get past everything else that goes on there. 

Going through 3 interviews (1.5 hours each) is not necessary for a job paying less than 46k a year. From my experience, the Dallas office needs the most work. Leadership is rude and I knew immediately that I was not going to accept the offer. Program Coordinators/facilitators seem to be leaving every month and management will continue to hire as many people as possible instead of improving the existing work culture. Be careful. Know your worth. They really don’t care. You will be expected to drive all around the area, putting miles in your car for the bare minimum. Minimal support, rude coworkers, and an overall “just get it done” culture, prepare to work overtime every week.

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A typical workday starts out as the children arrived from school or in the morning during summer break. The girls would then eat breakfast or a snack depending on if it was after school or in summer. The girls would then be allowed to play in the gym or outside on the playground if it was a clear, hot sunny day. Then the girls after a few hours of play, would be sent to their classes based on grade level to do their daily activities. Twice a week, the girls would head to the pool in summer in order to play in the pool and would return around 5 o'clock snack time. The management is very attentive to the girls and would help us if we needed it. The most enjoyable part of the job was watching the girls play and enjoy their time there.

Working at an afterschool program, online program, or a summer camp
Planning and adapting curriculum to fit students' needs
Learned classroom management skills, patience, and how to self-regulate my emotions 
Accepting and respectful work environment 
The most challenging job is working at school sites with less support and resources.
The most enjoyable part is building youth up and having a supportive team that encourages you to be creative.

My time at the Fort Worth office was brief, but the office culture triggered my social anxiety so much. They call it a sisterhood, but that's a lie. Training was very brief, felt very little support. I wanted to fit in and get along with my coworkers, but at all times, I felt like they thought I was annoying or intruding. Manager was extremely friendly with everyone except me. I was let go right before the holiday season, they refused to give me a reason why they didn't want me anymore. This place completely crushed my self confidence. If you don't fit in to their social group, you're gonna have a hard time.

The information that they expect you to teach to children who have already been in school all day is interesting.  The curriculum varies from being good to going overboard.  They don't give the kids time to play or relax.  They just expect them to do lessons for the afternoon until they are picked up by their parents.  They bring possible donors through and expect the workers to have their group behaving perfectly while the company is there.

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