Program Coordinator

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER AUGUSTA•Thomson, GA

6d•$38,000 - $40,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator is a vital member of the Club's leadership team, taking the lead in planning, executing, and assessing teen-focused programs within the Club. Reporting to the Club Director, this position offers strategic and operational guidance for teen recruitment, retention, workforce readiness, college and career exploration, leadership development, and overall teen member success. The coordinator ensures that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta's Future READY framework and Life & Workforce Readiness initiatives are consistently and effectively implemented across all teen programs. They translate organizational objectives into measurable results for teen engagement, workforce development, leadership growth, academic achievement, and post-secondary readiness. Additionally, this role acts as the operational lead in the Club Director's absence, overseeing daily Club operations, staff support, member supervision, safety protocols, and program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Youth Development, Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of two years of experience working with youth, preferably ages 13-18.
Experience coordinating programs, events, workforce development initiatives, or educational programming.
Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Boys & Girls Clubs of America or other youth-serving organizations.
Experience with workforce readiness, career pathways, or college access programming.
Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
Familiarity with BGCA program quality standards, NYOI, and Life & Workforce Readiness frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of all teen-focused programming.
Develop annual goals, objectives, and performance metrics for teen services.
Create and implement recruitment and retention strategies that increase teen membership and engagement.
Ensure programs support leadership development, life skills, character development, and academic success.
Coordinate Keystone Club, Youth of the Year, service-learning opportunities, and other BGCA leadership programs.
Monitor teen participation, attendance, and engagement trends and implement corrective action when needed.
Serve as the Club lead for workforce development initiatives and Life & Workforce Readiness programming.
Coordinate career exploration opportunities, job shadowing experiences, internships, industry tours, and workforce development events.
Build relationships with employers, workforce agencies, colleges, universities, and community partners.
Assist youth in identifying educational, career, scholarship, and employment opportunities.
Track and report workforce readiness outcomes, certifications earned, employment placements, and post-secondary enrollment.
Support implementation of Industry Clubs and other innovative teen workforce initiatives.
Assist the Club Director in overseeing day-to-day Club operations and program delivery.
Serve as the operational lead during the Club Director's absence.
Provide support, guidance, and coaching to program staff.
Monitor daily programming to ensure activities are safe, engaging, and aligned with organizational standards.
Address operational concerns, member behavior issues, parent inquiries, and staff support needs as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, staffing requirements, and organizational expectations.
Support implementation of BGCA Program Quality Standards and organizational initiatives.
Ensure completion and accuracy of all required program and grant-related data collection.
Monitor attendance, participation, academic progress, and program outcomes.
Gather, analyze, and enter data into organizational systems.
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, stakeholders, and funders.
Administer surveys and assessments as required.
Monitor program implementation for fidelity and compliance.
Organize and support Advisory Council meetings and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations.
Attend open houses, community events, PTA meetings, and partnership meetings as needed.
Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta in community partnerships and workforce initiatives.
Coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in teen programming.
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence among teen program staff.
Provide coaching and support to staff involved in teen programming and workforce initiatives.
Participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, and organizational trainings.
Model the mission, values, and culture of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta.