Buffett Scholars and Teen Programs Manager

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Long Tern Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The Lussier Community Education Center (LCEC) is a vibrant community center with a spirited history of strong programs, broad partnerships, and grassroots community organizing. Located on the grounds of Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School and Vel Phillips Memorial High School, the LCEC has a mission of building community, creating opportunities, and enriching education.

The Buffett Scholars and Teen Programs Manager leads the LCEC’s comprehensive after school programs for middle and high school youth. These programs include our middle and high school after school programs, our middle school summer camp program, our high school summer internship program (Youth Action Summer Internship - YASI), and the Jane Burrows Buffett Scholars Program which empowers selected young people to achieve their college or trade aspirations with support throughout their high school career and their first year post high school.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with young people, implementing high-quality and culturally relevant programming, and developing youth leaders through enriching experiences. This position reports to the Director of Youth Programs.

The LCEC collaborates with various partners throughout Dane County and emphasizes the importance of positive youth development, racial and social justice, and a trauma-informed approach in enrichment activities. The Buffett Scholars and Teen Programs Manager coordinates with the Director of Youth Programs to develop, implement and facilitate teen programming for our diverse group of middle and high school youth.

HOURS: Full time, non-exempt. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm, with some additional meeting and staff development hours required. Summer hours are typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Special events and field trips may require extended evening and weekend hours.

COMPENSATION: $57,232/year plus health insurance, dental insurance, life & short/long term disability insurance, 403(b), flexible spending account for healthcare purchases, as well as three weeks of vacation time, twelve days (96 hours) of sick time, and four personal days.

• Design and implement engaging learning experiences that support middle and high school students’ academic growth, physical well-being, and social emotional development incorporating youth voice and choice into our daily programming.
• Collaborate with Teen Programs staff to support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Ensure collection of Teen Programs participant registration information
• Develop strong positive relationships with middle and high school youth and their families and engage families in consistent communication.
• Co-create program goals and expectations with LCEC staff, teen programs youth, and their families and help ensure accountability to those goals and expectations.
• Encourage youth to take part in collaborative group activities that help them develop new skills, build confidence, and strengthen their connections with peers and the community.
• Support young people as they problem solve personal issues and help to provide them with positive and healthy solutions as they navigate our world.
• Identify and coordinate with outside program partners to support intentional activities and opportunities for our middle and high school youth and their families.
• Build relationships with staff at schools and other youth serving organizations to promote LCEC programs and build a network of resources for youth and program development.
• Guide the creation and maintenance of a positive, enriching environment for middle and high school youth within our program spaces.
• Collaborate with the LCEC fund development team to capture photos and quotes from youth and families to help effectively tell our story.
• Facilitate youth identity/affinity groups in collaboration with community partners.
• Lead weekly Teen Programs planning meetings, collect daily attendance information, and assist with reporting.

• Manage the recruitment and selection process for Jane Burrows Buffett Scholars.
• Coordinate the Teen Programs team to provide regular mentoring, tutoring, advisory check-ins, and enrichment opportunities for scholars.
• Recruit, retain and supervise volunteers and interns to work with…