Gary - STEM Youth Development Professional

Job Details

• Location:
  
  John Will Anderson Gary Club – 2700 W. 19th Ave. Gary, IN 46404
• Job Location:
  
  John Will Anderson - Gary, IN 46404
• Position Type:
  Part Time (up to 29 hours a week, Monday through Friday, typical school year hours 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm, summer hours vary; club open 6:30am to 6:00 pm)
• Compensation: $26/hour
• Education Level: Bachelors
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00 hourly
• Travel Percentage:
  Less than 25%
• Job Shift: Afternoon
• Job Category:
  Engineering
• Job Title:
  
  STEM Youth Development Professional

The STEM & Aviation Youth Development Professional is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands‑on STEM and aviation programming that engages PreK–12th grade youth in meaningful learning experiences. This role plays a critical part in implementing grant‑funded initiatives, maintaining program quality, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

This position creates an engaging, structured, and supportive after‑school environment where youth can build skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and aviation while developing confidence, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities. The role will also support aviation career awareness, flight simulation experiences, and hands‑on exploration of aviation‑related pathways.

• Design, implement, and supervise engaging STEM programs aligned with organizational goals and outcome measurements.
• Facilitate hands‑on, project‑based learning experiences that align with Common Core Math Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Promote active participation and consistent engagement among members.
• Implement structured aviation learning components:
  • Flight simulator programming
  • Aviation STEM challenges
  • Aircraft design activities
  • Airport operations simulations
  • Aviation technology exploration

• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with youth through mentoring and role modeling.
• Effectively manage classroom behavior to ensure a safe and productive program space.
• Support members’ academic success, social‑emotional growth, and leadership development.
• Provide individualized guidance to youth in setting and achieving personal goals.
• Follow BGCA's staff best practices and utilize the Elements of High-Quality Session in all sessions.

• Supervise and provide direction to program assistants and college interns.
• Develop partnerships with local colleges, aviation organizations, and universities to recruit and engage interns.
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and program excellence.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of program activities, attendance, and outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
• Track data and contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

• Collaborate directly with funding partners.
• Participate in quarterly deliverables, reporting, and check‑ins.
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and strong follow‑through in all communications.
• Support aviation‑focused grant initiatives and program enhancements.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program space.
• Manage inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Lead and supervise field trips and enrichment activities.
• Attend all required staff and organizational meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note:

This position was funded through a grant partnership and was contingent upon renewal of that funding.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or STEM field required.
• At least 3 years of proven classroom or youth program management experience.
• Experience with youth development organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs preferred).

• Strong classroom management and youth engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire youth while managing behavior effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience with data tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to…