Entrepreneur Club Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City•Jefferson City, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Entrepreneur Club Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and actively coordinating all entrepreneurial adventures at the Future Blue Tiger Teen Center within the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City organization. The members will get the opportunity to design and create T-shirts and other accessories for our staff and other members. The entrepreneurial idea is to create pop-up sales events or attend existing events to sell the creations, thereby generating more revenue for the club to replenish consumables and expand the product line.

Requirements

Possess or be willing to obtain a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification.
Possess or be willing to obtain a Class E Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Preferable two-year minimum of graphic design, media-making, and small business experience, including working with youth.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate above-average personal initiative.
Patience and a strong desire to impart knowledge and skills to individuals from diverse backgrounds in an unbiased manner.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated tact, insight, and leadership skills.
Effective listening skills and the ability to calmly handle crisis situations.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior challenges.
Successful collaboration with culturally diverse staff and club members.
Respect for members and their creative endeavors.

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of Grant Management and Education along with A Nichols Career Center Representative to choose software and hardware for use in the teen center.
Teach the chosen software so that members can create unique designs for t-shirts, accessories, and 3D-printed items.
Participate in community events to sell products, supporting club funding and teaching hands-on business skills.
Teach real world financial literacy by helping students create budgets and track revenue from their fundraising efforts.
Serve as a positive role model in the garden, demonstrating a high level of expertise, professionalism, and passion for horticulture and agriculture.
Ensure a safe and conducive environment, actively supervising members in all entrepreneurial activities.
Manage areas and equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed and maintaining a productive environment at the Future Blue Tiger Teen Center and also at local events.
Ensure the successful delivery of any grant-funded garden programs, aligning with Boys & Girls Clubs of America priorities and directives from supervisors.
Foster positive relationships with Club staff, volunteers, and members, creating a supportive and inclusive garden environment.
Plan and organize weekly activities, overseeing equipment and resources for effective entrepreneurial club management.
Understand and complete necessary paperwork related to activities, such as equipment inventories, session plans, and attendance records.
Adhere to designated clock-in and clock-out procedures.
Take attendance for garden sessions as instructed.
Assume other garden-related duties as assigned.
Maintain close communication with Club staff, members, and supervisors to exchange information, discuss garden-related issues, interpret guidelines/instructions, and provide guidance and support.
Represent Boys & Girls Club as a garden ambassador in the community, fostering connections with local gardening groups, organizations, and stakeholders.