About Us & Overview of the Position The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) in Geneva is an organization committed to providing safe, educational, & engaging opportunities for local youth. The children who attend (“members”) are provided with food, homework assistance, learning activities, & recreational time. The STEM specialist will work at our Carter Road location, and will be in charge of planning & implementing a variety of activities throughout the year which integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math to creatively solve real-world problems.

Proposed Job Description/Duties & Responsibilities  Prioritize the health & safety of all youths, adhering to NY State Childcare Regulations, site Health & Safety Plans, & BGC Employee Handbook  Plan, organize, prepare, & lead STEM activities which promote creative problem-solving & utilize the engineering design process  Encourage youths to build, test, revise, and retest  Coordinate annual “BGC Science Fair” for members  Provide adequate, engaged supervision for the youths in your area/group  Safeguard confidentiality of members  Set-up & clean-up area before & after use  Take accurate attendance during daily programs  Conduct daily safety checks, health checks, & periodic drills, as required  At all times maintain a professional appearance demeanor reflective of the high level of quality, standards, & expectations promoted by BGC  Participate in weekly site meetings & 1-on-1 meetings with supervisor  Alert supervisor to any safety concerns or other issues that may impact the health & well-being of youths in the program Required Qualifications  At least 21 years of age  Communication & organization skills  Understanding of STEM, creative problem solving, science, engineering  Experience working with youths, ideally in an educational setting  Desire to help kids understand & work to solve real-world problems  Dedication to acting with maturity, professionalism, & respect to coworkers, youths & families; ability to work with youths & adults from various backgrounds (including, but not limited to: age, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, ability...)  Commitment to being a positive role model for youths, encouraging inclusion, teamwork, good sportsmanship, growth mindset, & kindness/respect  Knowledge of, experience using 3-D printers would be a plus

Work Environment This is a part-time, in-person position, which will report to the Site Supervisor. The employee in this position will be expected to demonstrate a high level of maturity, professionalism, respect, & creativity. The anticipated pay rate is $19.50/hour, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, especially afternoons, with some evenings & possible weekends.