Part-Time Positions

Program Specialist

Plans, organizes, promotes & implements a diversified program in two or more of BGCCV's core program areas (Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success & Character & Leadership). Plans, promotes, organizes, coordinates, and leads a specialized program (i.e.: Smart Moves; Passport to Manhood).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare youth for success

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Program

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.

Supervision

• Maintains order and positive discipline of club members.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings.

Supplies

• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.

Facility

• Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:
• There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand and sit is required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities.