STEM Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo•Kalamazoo, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for creating a fun, engaging, and positive Club experience for Club members while embracing the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo (BGC). This includes teaching Social Emotional Learning skills, providing quality youth development, building positive relationships, planning and implementing high-yield activities, upholding member behavior expectations, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development organization with experience working with diverse populations.
Experience creating and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Ability to effectively interact with youth, staff, families and community members.
Ability to plan and execute a wide range of programs for youth of all ages that are creative, fun, and engaging.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs with aptitude to learn new software or database programs.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
Must be able to pass criminal background check.
Must possess reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate a variety of age-appropriate hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities that promote curiosity, problem-solving, team-based learning, youth voice and social emotional skill development including but not limited to DIY STEM, robotics and coding using technology tools such as 3D printers, tablets, and computers.
Help with reaching Unit goals around youth development quality and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by assessing Club members’ social emotional behaviors with Hello Insight.
Provide opportunities and activities that strengthen SEL need areas.
Have a working understanding of Club activities, programs, intake, and outcome-driven youth development methods.
Be familiar with all Unit positions to fill in as needed at all units and participate with training and onboarding new hires.
Work closely with programmers to deliver high-quality targeted programs.
Ensure a healthy, productive environment that supports positive peer and adult relationships through physical and emotional safety.
Set clear expectations and model to youth what you want to see from them.
Uphold the Managing Member Behavior policy and document incidents regarding Club members as needed.
Practice National Youth Outcome Initiatives (NYOI) and Weikart methods as well as participate in the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) and Assessment (YPQA) process to plan and improve overall program practices.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Club space, which includes completing a closing checklist at the end of the day, as well as maintenance and inventory of Club materials and supplies.
Assist Unit Manager with distribution and collection of information to members, including field trip permission forms, special event announcements, notifications of Club closings, and targeted programs.
Ensure that all members have equal access to this information.
Comply with mandated reporting policies.
Use MyClubHub as required.
Assist with planning and implementation of Club special events, including fundraisers as requested.
Serve as a liaison of the Boys & Girls Club at outreach events, as needed.
Attend all required staff meetings and/or trainings.
Display behavior in alignment with the Boys & Girls Club Employee Handbook.
Perform other related duties as requested.