Boys & Girls Club – Program Specialist

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals aged 6-12? Are you driven to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to thrive? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

As a Program Specialist, you will play a crucial role in administering and enhancing programs and activities for youth within our community. Your responsibilities include:

• Effective Program Administration: Design and administer a variety of programs and activities catered to the unique needs and interests of youth aged 6-12.
• Lesson Plan Development: Create innovative and engaging lesson plans, ensuring seamless implementation to captivate the interest of participants.
• Youth Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with youth, fostering trust and confidence, and actively recruit them to participate in programs, thereby increasing membership and community engagement.
• Mentorship Promotion: Guide youth in developing meaningful relationships with role models and mentors, nurturing personal growth and development.
• Program Promotion: Actively promote youth programs such as Smart Moves, Healthy Habits, Power Hour, Triple Play, among others, to the members at the youth center.
• Safe and Positive Environment: Ensure the Youth Areas and the entire center maintain a safe, healthy, and positive atmosphere conducive to learning and growth.
• Policy Adherence: Follow established policies and procedures of the center to maintain a standardized and secure environment.
• Positive Behavior Modeling: Model and encourage positive and constructive behavior among all members, creating a culture of respect and collaboration.
• Program Evaluation: Collaborate with the Site Director to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
• Team Participation: Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings and training sessions to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  

Mandated Qualification Requirements:

• Some experience working with children.
• Experience working with non-profit organizations.
  

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to contribute to the positive development of youth in our community, we invite you to apply for the Program Specialist position. Join us in creating a brighter future for the next generation!

Hours of work:

• Monday- Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm
• Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
• On non-school days and Summer days 12:00pm-5pm

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