Program Generalist

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community.

By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more b.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

Commitment to Excellence in Program Delivery, Behavior Management and Safety

• Responsible for the delivery of high quality, developmentally appropriate BGCB core programs, activities, and events as directed by Director of Operations or Program Area Director.
• Be adaptive and flexible in participating in individual and group supervision sessions, applying best practices in classroom management, group management and conflict resolution.
• Maintain safe and clean program area(s).
• Know safety emergency procedures and enforce all rules and protocols to ensure safety of our youth and programs.
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of youth development principles in assigned club program areas.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to program area(s).
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities as approved, provided or directed.

Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, families and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from different clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations or Program Area Director.

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Required

• Undergraduate degree or working towards degree
• At least 1-year experience providing recreation programs for youth
• Desire to become club content area expert in youth development
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Must be or become Current CPR/First Aid certified
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team