Mobile Club Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County•Goshen, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Club Director leads the planning, delivery, and growth of Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County's Mobile Club (The Cube), bringing innovative STEM, career exploration, and workforce readiness experiences directly to youth throughout the community. This position develops and implements engaging, hands-on programming that sparks curiosity, builds technical skills, and exposes youth to future career opportunities. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations, the Mobile Club Director creates meaningful learning experiences that support academic success, workforce readiness, and positive youth development. The Mobile Club Director is responsible for program quality, participant engagement, mobile unit operations, community partnerships, and the safe transportation and maintenance of the mobile unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred
STEM-related education, training, or equivalent experience preferred.
Comfortable driving a 40-foot mobile unit (STARCRAFT 25,580 GVWR Allstar XL 3200 Forest River Bus).
Safe driving record, active driver's license and active auto insurance
Minimum of two years’ experience in a role overseeing youth in a group setting
Knowledge of youth development and experience working with youth grades K-12
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Ability to motivate youth and deal effectively with behavior problems
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse groups, including the general public, BGCEC staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude and disposition.
Knowledge and/or experience with computers and technology
Utilizes sound judgment implementing safety protocol and policies.
Manages multiple priorities and tasks including effective time management and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth with special needs and/or requiring mental health services preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate STEM and workforce readiness programming focused on topics such as drones, robotics, podcasting, virtual reality, RC technology, and emerging career fields.
Create weekly programming schedules tailored to youth interests, developmental needs, and community demand.
Foster a fun, inclusive environment that supports creativity, exploration, problem-solving, and positive youth development.
Continuously evaluate program quality, participation, and outcomes, making adjustments to improve effectiveness and impact.
Track attendance, enrollment, participation data, and program outcomes; submit required reports and calendars in a timely manner.
Support workforce readiness initiatives by connecting youth to career pathways, emerging industries, and experiential learning opportunities.
Work closely with schools, employers, and community partners to enhance workforce development opportunities and career exploration experiences.
Utilize virtual reality technology and other innovative tools to expose youth to careers and industries, helping students make informed decisions regarding future educational and career pathways.
Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, museums, libraries, STEM professionals, employers, and community organizations.
Collaborate with partners to enhance curriculum, coordinate field trips, facilitate mentorship opportunities, and expand program offerings.
Promote Mobile Club programming through social media, calendars, flyers, presentations, and community outreach efforts.
Support organizational goals related to youth engagement, workforce readiness, and program growth.
Safely operate and transport the Mobile Club unit to program locations throughout the community.
Monitor, maintain, and ensure the readiness of the mobile unit, reporting service needs and coordinating repairs as necessary.
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and technology resources to support high-quality programming.
Ensure youth, volunteers, and guests are properly supervised and that all activities are conducted in accordance with organizational safety policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with youth, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Serve as a positive ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County and model professionalism, integrity, and inclusion.
Participate in required trainings, professional development opportunities, and STEM-related learning experiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.