Junior Program Specialist - Mott Haven
THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC, New York, NY, United States
Career Opportunities with THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
A great place to work.
Careers At THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
Location:
565 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10451
Salary Range:
$25.00 per hour
Schedule:
27.5 hours per week?
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
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 Youth Specialist plays a key role as a mentor and resource for members and will co‑lead workshops. Must be available for mandatory training.
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 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
PTO: Sick time only?
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.
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A great place to work.
Careers At THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
Location:
565 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10451
Salary Range:
$25.00 per hour
Schedule:
27.5 hours per week?
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
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 Youth Specialist plays a key role as a mentor and resource for members and will co‑lead workshops. Must be available for mandatory training.
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 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
PTO: Sick time only?
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.
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