Boys Club Of New York New York City , NY 10008
Posted 5 days ago
Position: Youth Program Specialist
Location: 321 East 111th St. New York, NY 10029
Salary Range: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 27.5 hours per week | July 1st - August 9th
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff. The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) Youth Specialist focuses on enhancing the social and emotional development of boys ages 7 - 12 while also providing resources for academic development. The Youth Specialist will assist the Youth Director in the creation, management, and facilitation of all programs. The Specialist plays a key role as a mentor and resource for members and will co-lead workshops. Must be available for mandatory training in June.
Job Requirements
Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.
Responsibilities
Work closely with other BCNY staff to create and execute outreach and recruitment plans for the youth member population
Actively participate in all programs for youth, including weekend camping sessions and off-site programs designed for the member
Provide follow-up feedback on youth programming for future program development
Conduct outreach to local schools and youth development programs
Serve as an advocate and referral source for young men as they explore education; structure an environment that provides needed academic and emotional support
Collaborate with Youth Director and Clubhouse staff to create and update new activities and programs
Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior
Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in in related field desirable, Associate's required
Minimum 3 years related work experience, preferably in a non-profit/public education organization
Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth with a sound understanding of the social and cultural issues facing urban families
Ability to create program goals and objectives, mentoring initiatives, and appropriate activities for members
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of strengths based approaches to youth development
Demonstrated leadership skills
First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
The Boys' Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources
Boys Club Of New York