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 GENaustin's Mission
 

Our mission is to foster healthy self-esteem in girls by engaging them to explore and define their personal values and to build skills that empower them with confidence and courage to make wise choicesThis type of confidence manifests itself in so many important ways, affecting how girls choose friends, who they date, and what choices they make in their education and eventually their careers.GENaustin suggests options during a time in girls’ lives when they begin to feel more of the burdens, rather than the advantages of femininity.

More about GENaustin.

 Who's Involved

Find out more about who's involved in GENaustin!

Board of Directors
Staff

 Why We Exist

Body Image

In 2006, more that 84% of girls believed they had to be thin to be popular - up from 75% in 2000 (Girls, Inc., 2006)

Mind, Body & Spirit

* 39.4% of female Texas high school students report depressive symptoms, feeling sad or hopeless. (Department of Health and Human Services, 2005)

* One in 10 teenage girls reported using a perscription drug to get high at least once in the past year, but for teenage boys the ratio was only close to one out of 13. (White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2007)

Peer Relationships

* 49% of girls ages 13-18 who have been in a relationship have done something that went against their values or beliefs in order to please a boyfriend or girlfriend (Love is Not Abuse, 2006)

* 29% of girls ages 13-18 who have been in a relationship have been pressured to have sex or engage in sexual acts when they did not want to (Love Is Not Abuse, 2006).

Juvenile Justice

* In 2003, 29% of all juvenile arrests were female – an increase from 20% in 1980 (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006).

* Between 1980 and 2003 there was a 47% increase in female juvenile arrests for violent crimes and a 26% decrease in male juvenile arrests for violent crimes (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006).

* The number of female juvenile offenders in custody increased 52% from 1991 to 2003 (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006).

 Our Headquarters

The GENaustin Board of Directors and staff are excited to announce that we have moved our headquarters to the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.

For more information about the school please visit their website www.annrichardsschool.org.

Please sign up for GENaustin's e-newsletter for more updates on our move and expanded service offerings.

 Employment

We are now hiring for the following positions:


Bookkeeper/Development Assistant

This position performs the daily bookkeeping and development administrative duties of the organization.

Applicants must have at least two years higher education and two years administrative experience, preferably in the non-profit field. The right candidate will be highly detailed and organized. Accounting software experience absolutely required (Quickbooks preferred.) Fast, accurate data entry skills and advanced Microsoft Office skills (specifically Word and Excel) required. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

This is a 30 hour/week position with an annual pay of $26,500 and benefits.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Bookkeeper/Development Assistant works with the GENaustin team to accomplish the following:
  • Maintain donor files
  • Prepare and send donor acknowledgement letters
  • Assist with special fundraising events and solicitations
  • Maintain accounts payable/accounts receivable
  • Pay invoices
  • Fund Accounting
  • Prepare deposit slips and deposits
  • Prepare monthly financial reports
  • Process payroll and prepare payroll checks
  • File quarterly payroll reports
  • Enter data in Quick Books and Donor Perfect
  • Prepare individual donor and grant reports
  • Manage fundraising calendar
  • Liaise with quarterly overview accountants
  • Provide support to the Development Director
  • Other related duties

Send cover letter and resume to employment@genaustin.org, or Employment at GENaustin, P.O. Box 3122, Austin, Texas 78764.


High School Facilitators

We are seeking clubGEN Facilitators for the 2008-2009 school year. clubGEN is a weekly, after-school program that trains high school girls (facilitators) to be peer mentors for middle school girls (participants.) High school girls will lead activities that build self-esteem, resilience, confidence, and leadership in middle school girls.

Facilitators are required to commit to their positions for the entire school year, attend a training at the beginning of the year, and follow a schedule of club meetings and planning meetings.

Facilitators will have the opportunity to develop valuable teamwork, leadership and workforce development skills through the clubGEN program.

GENaustin is excited to announce that the clubGEN Facilitator position is now a paid or volunteer (unpaid) position. Girls who meet the time commitment requirements can apply for a paid position with GENaustin, Austin's only agency providing workforce development for girls!

Paid positions with clubGEN allow junior and senior high school girls to receive a pay check twice per month in their name, learn about setting goals with their money, and build professional experience while helping other girls.

clubGEN Facilitator Requirements:

  • Hours: Monday thru Friday, after school (4:20) - 6:00pm.
  • Paid Facilitators are asked to have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • All Facilitators are asked to have access to email for communication regarding clubGEN.
  • All Facilitators must attend several training events throughout the year in addition to the club meetings. Trainings are scheduled for August 21 & 22 from 9am - 3:30pm and September 6 from 9am - 1pm.

To apply or to learn more about this role please click here.


clubGEN Campus Coordinators

Location: Various Middle Schools in the Austin area
Deadline: July 31st, 2008

We are seeking a strong leader to supervise a team of high school girls as they facilitate a daily afterschool program at 3-4 local middle schools. Qualified applicants will be comfortable coaching and mentoring adolescent girls in a way that fosters their personal growth and development of leadership skills. Campus Coordinators will oversee program logistics at their assigned schools including developing and maintaining relationships with school personnel.

Qualifications:
• Campus Coordinators work up to 18 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work from 3 to 6 PM Monday through Thursday for the 2008-2009 school year as well as additional meeting times TBD.
• Applicants are required to have access to email for regular updates about programs, time changes, and curriculum activities.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, be over the age of 18, and the ability to pass a background check.
• Those hired will need to be available for training in August.
• Finally, candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the goals and philosophies of GENaustin.

To apply send cover letter and resume to employment@genaustin.org,
or Employment at GENaustin, P.O. 3122, Austin, Texas 78764.



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