YDP - ART - IDEA Bassett

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving youth and creating an optimal Club experience. The role plans, supervises, and implements high-yield activities and targeted programs, with an emphasis on health and life skills. It incorporates youth development principles into arts programming and provides guidance and discipline to maintain a safe, positive environment. Programs should foster character development, be age-appropriate and gender-specific, and reflect cultural diversity. The position also assists with activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18. Arts programming may include visual arts such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, graphics, and architecture; digital arts such as graphic design, animation, photography, filmmaking, game design, music composition, and digital illustration; performing arts such as instrumental music, acting, singing, dancing, and performance support; and applied arts such as bookmaking, jewelry making, woodworking, ceramics, fashion design, culinary arts, creative writing, and commercial art. The position generally works Monday through Friday between 2 PM and 7 PM, with potentially longer hours and occasional weekend work. Work takes place indoors and outdoors. Evening and weekend work may be involved, and the employee may be required to drive a Club van.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
Ability to work with the public.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to the arts.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bend and squat occasionally; and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level and maintain a high energy level when necessary.
High degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement arts programs for members of all ages, including National Arts Contests, Drama Matters, Lyrism 101, Music Makers, Media Making, and the National Photography Program.
Recruit and retain youth for arts programs and collaborate with other Club staff to implement programs throughout the school year.
Help members make appropriate choices regarding education, careers, social, physical, and emotional needs in relation to health and future goals.
Assess youth developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs and outcome-driven Club experiences.
Promote member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club; provide guidance and serve as a role model.
Plan and organize program services and activities, including field trips, program-specific activities, and guest speakers.
Initiate new programs with approval from the Program Director or Unit Director and stimulate program participation.
Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications responsive to member needs and interests, and participate in weekly Club staff meetings.
Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs arts programs and competitions.
Supervise members in the program area and maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Maintain the cleanliness of the program area and keep an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order; recommend requisitions as needed.
Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director or Unit Director on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs start and end on time.
Participate in additional special programs or events as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Drive a Club van if required, subject to a valid driver's license and a three-year clean driving record.