Youth Development Professional

Be a part of building great futures with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours. We hold an intrinsic belief that every child deserves an equal chance to pursue the American Dream – to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential to achieve a great future

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is hiring for a Youth Development Professional - STEM Program Coordinator in our Taunton Clubhouse.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm as a base schedule - hours may vary according to program needs.

The Youth Development Professional STEM Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of a broad range of programs for youth designed to empower them in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. The Youth Development Professional-STEM Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Club in the delivery of programs connecting youth to opportunities to help youth discover their abilities and interests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and direction to Club team members to ensure an environment that promotes program quality, and core Youth Development Outcomes.
• Effectively utilize social-emotional skills to identify and address behavioral issues and notify Club Director(s) of any escalating issues.
• Monitoring and effectively using classroom management techniques when working with members while in Club facilities and ensuring overall safety
• Helping to create an environment that encourages youth voice, empowerment, and desirable youth development outcomes.
• Manage financial resources, participating in the development of Club annual budgets. Control expenditures against budget, making recommendations for expenditures to purchase supplies and equipment.
• Effectively design, create, implement programs, services, and other activities with members and Club visitors.
• Assist in the planning, developing, and evaluation of programs, services, and activities with members and Club visitors.
• Contributing to a healthy and safe environment, ensuring that facilities, equipment and supplies are properly maintained
• Ensures quality improvement of programs by conducting program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs and interests. Compiles monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school diploma and continued educational achievement in post-secondary education, or the workforce.
• Experience working with youth, understanding of youth development and executing curriculum and directives for activities
• Ability to motivate youth, serve as a role-model, and organize and supervise youth in a controlled program environment.
• Be proficient in one or more core program area(s) including but not limited to, arts, sports and recreation, education, health and wellness, character & leadership, or workforce readiness.
• Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to professionalism including high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Willing to provide instruction during daily programming times and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does not provide for remote work options.
• Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges beyond our walls to ensure our Clubs' work is community-focused, welcoming of all, and providing wide-reaching community benefits.
• Inclusion: Values all people (members, families, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, etc.) for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Communication & Influence: Listens to understand and expresses self effectively (in written and verbal communications) in ways which engage, inspire, inform, and build commitment to our mission.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program/project budgetary and impact goals are achieved.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Clubs' work and impact in the community and on members.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self (skills and actions) and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Teamwork & Cooperation: Demonstrates ability to work productively and cooperatively with others at all levels to achieve individual and collective goals for impact. Understands and manages external emotions effectively in all situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply for the position of Youth Development Professional STEM Program Coordinator. We look forward to hearing from you

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $19.38 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• The minimum age requirement for this position is 21 years old. Do you meet that requirement? Please answer yes or no.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Taunton, MA Required)

Work Location: In person