Program Generalist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Roxbury, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city! The Program Generalist position at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is a full-time role that delivers high-quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events. This position fills in across Club program areas as needed to support programing and operational needs, and provides a safe, fun learning environment that enables a member to grow and develop into responsible adults. The position reports to the Program Director and/or Club Director of Operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience providing recreation, enrichment, education, or youth development programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to youth learning and development principles.
Ability to engage and instruct youth in a variety of program settings.
Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing program needs, and demonstrate flexibility.
Must be or become Current CPR/First Aid certified.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Flexibility to work clubhouse hours, especially as seasons and service needs change
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree or current enrollment in a degree program in education, human services, youth development, recreation, or a related field.
Microsoft Office and web competency.
Experience working across multiple youth program areas or disciplines.

Responsibilities

Utilize high-quality, developmentally appropriate BGCB core programs, activities, and events as directed by the Director of Operations or Program Manager.
Engage and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict-resolution skills and effective classroom and group-management practices.
Demonstrate flexibility in supporting a variety of Club program areas based on programming and operational needs.
Maintain safe, organized, and clean program area(s).
Know safety emergency procedures and enforce all applicable rules and protocols to ensure safety of our youth and programs.
Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
Instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices
Apply knowledge of youth development principles in assigned club program areas.
Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to program area(s).
Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities as approved, provided or directed.
Utilize strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, youth, and parents/guardians/families.
Collaborate with Program Directors and colleagues to develop and deliver high-quality programs and development opportunities for youth.
Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from different clubhouse groups and community organizations as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations or Program Manager.
Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while collaborating with our members.
BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.