Youth Development Professional - Teen Center; RFK

Position: Youth Development Professional - Teen Center (RFK)
Youth Development Professional – Teen Center Organization:
Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico (BGCCNM)
Position:
Youth Development Professional

Employment Type:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours:

25 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Location:

Teen Center – Robert

F. Kennedy (RFK) Center or Truman Center

Reports To:

Teen Center Leadership Position Summary The Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico is seeking an energetic, positive, patient, and passionate Youth Development Professional to join our Teen Center team. This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people, knows how to have fun while maintaining appropriate boundaries, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Albuquerque-area youth.

Our Teen Center is more than a place for young people to spend time after school. It is a place where teens can build relationships, discover their interests, develop leadership skills, receive academic support, participate in engaging activities, and feel a sense of belonging.

The Youth Development Professional will play an important role in creating that environment. We are looking for someone who brings energy, patience, creativity, reliability, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

If you are the type of person who can lead an activity one minute, help a teen with homework the next, support a teammate, help set up an event, and still bring a positive attitude at the end of the day — this may be the position for you.

Essential Responsibilities Youth Engagement & Relationship Building Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with teens and young adults.

Create a welcoming environment where every member feels valued, respected, and included.

Actively engage with youth rather than simply supervising from the sidelines.

Encourage participation in programs, activities, clubs, and Teen Center opportunities.

Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professionalism, patience, integrity, and respect.

Help youth develop confidence, leadership skills, independence, and positive decision-making skills.

Program Support & Facilitation Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging after-school activities and programs.

Lead or support activities such as sports, recreation, arts, STEM, academic support, workforce readiness, leadership, and special  willing to learn and facilitate Boys & Girls Club programs and curricula.

Help create activities that are fun, relevant, age-appropriate, and responsive to the interests of teens.

Support Teen Center events, field trips, community activities, and special programming.

Teen Center Operations Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming Teen Center environment.

Follow all BGCCNM and Boys & Girls Clubs of America safety policies and procedures.

Assist with member check-in, attendance, transitions, and daily routines.

Help with setup, cleanup, room organization, and preparation for activities and events.

Monitor youth while maintaining an active, positive presence throughout the facility.

Communicate concerns, incidents, and member needs to Teen Center leadership.

Teamwork & Flexibility Work collaboratively with Teen Center staff, supervisors, volunteers, community partners, and other BGCCNM  comfortable wearing multiple hats and stepping into different responsibilities as the needs of the Teen Center change.

Support coworkers and contribute to a positive team culture.

Demonstrate flexibility when schedules, activities, or priorities change.

Bring a solutions-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who:

Loves working with kids and teens.

Has a naturally energetic, outgoing, and positive personality.

Is patient and understands that…