YDP - ART - Orange Park Junior High

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Orange Park, FL

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 position plans, supervises, and implements arts activities and targeted programs for young people ages 6 to 18, fostering creativity and self-expression through visual, digital, performing, and applied arts. Programs may include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, animation, music, drama, dance, creative writing, and related activities. The role incorporates youth development principles, character development, and age-appropriate, gender-specific, and culturally diverse programming. It provides guidance and discipline to maintain a safe and positive environment, supports youth in making choices related to education, careers, social, physical, and emotional needs, and assesses their developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to create outcome-driven programming. The position also supports program administration, health and safety, participation in arts competitions, and collaboration with Club staff and volunteers.

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, and to bend and squat occasionally.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level.
Ability to maintain a high energy level when necessary.
High degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a variety of 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 work with other Club staff to implement programs throughout the school year.
Assess youth developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs.
Promote member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
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 based on 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 ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Maintain 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 about activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required information.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
Participate in additional special programs or events as needed.
Drive a Club van if required; this requires a valid driver's license and a three-year clean driving record.
Perform other duties as assigned.