Life/Workforce Readiness Manager

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•$60,000

About The Position

The Life and Workforce Readiness Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive program that prepares teens for success in the workforce and in life. This role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for youth to build essential skills such as communication, leadership, responsibility, and career awareness. This position will lead strategic efforts across the organization, ensuring that workforce readiness is consistently integrated into teen programming at all sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience in youth development, college access/advising, career services, or workforce development.
Experience working with diverse youth populations and community partnerships.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs, students, and partnerships simultaneously.
Data tracking, reporting, and basic data analysis skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of post‑secondary pathways, Career & Technical Education (CTE), and workforce readiness.
Working knowledge of financial aid processes, including FAFSA completion and college application timelines.
Flawless ethics and integrity.
Safety oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
Ensures a healthy and safe environment with high-quality Life & Workforce Readiness programs that make a true impact on Club kids’ lives.
Plans and coordinates all Life & Workforce Readiness activities/projects on an organizational scale.
Plans and designs learning activities to promote Club program staff development in workforce readiness related fields.
Provides guidance and coaching to Club program staff on educational and instructional methodology related to the implementation of programming.
Sets the tone for the work we are doing as an organization.
Creates a dynamic, positive work environment for staff members.
Maintains close daily contact with indirect reports.
Provides coaching, training opportunities, redirection, and encouragement; helps develop skill set necessary for internal promotion.
Implements and ensures adherence to BGCS’s policies and procedures.
Provides sound judgement and decision-making.
Acts quickly in emergency situations.
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
Identifies and utilizes best practices for conducting workforce readiness programming.
Oversees the implementation of BGCA workforce readiness related programs such as Career Launch, Youth of the Year, Money Matters, Diplomas to Degrees, Leader in Training, and the Junior Staff Program.
Design, implement, and evaluate college and career readiness curricula, workshops, and career exploration activities.
Coordinate programs focused on workforce preparation, post‑secondary planning, resume building, and interview skills.
Ensure programs align with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s mission, grant requirements, and best practices in youth development.
Enhance program quality through ongoing assessment and data-driven evaluation.
Maintain annual program calendars.
Identifies specific age-appropriate objectives and collaborates with external schools/organizations to increase learning and discovery opportunities among our teens.
Develops criteria to demonstrate student impact and learning success.
Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all Club members.
Works across different BGCS departments to solidify an internship program.
Works with Branch leadership and Teen Development Specialists to ensure staff/instructors are well prepared to carry-out programming at all branches.
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
Models positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
Promotes and demonstrates active supervision techniques when working with Club members.
Manage a caseload of students, providing individualized guidance on college enrollment, career pathways, and workforce readiness.
Support students with college and scholarship applications, FAFSA completion, and post‑secondary planning.
Monitor student engagement, progress, and outcomes; provide timely interventions as needed.
Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, colleges, trade programs, and industry stakeholders.
Develop internships, job shadowing, mentorship, and career pathway opportunities for students.
Coordinate guest speakers, career fairs, campus visits, and employer‑engagement activities.
Track and analyze key performance indicators including program attendance, graduation rates, post-secondary enrollment, and FAFSA completion.
Maintain accurate student records and program data to meet grant compliance and reporting requirements.
Use data to inform continuous program improvement and impact measurement.
Other duties as assigned.
May involve traveling between different Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Branches.