BCYF Mattahunt Community Center

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston’s BCYF Mattahunt seeks a Program Assistant to help welcome, engage, and supervise youth aged 8–13 in diverse activities. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and support for families within a collaborative team environment.

You will contribute to program setup, event support, and civic engagement efforts, while modeling respect and responsibility for participants and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Motivated and responsible, dependable and eager to take on new challenges.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with youth, staff, and families.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Ability to work with youth aged 8–13 and engage them effectively.
• Willingness to learn new skills, techniques, and approaches to working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with welcoming and checking in children and youth, engaging them in age-appropriate activities.
• Help with program setup, supervision, participant engagement, and cleanup for activities and events.
• Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth and families.
• Some staff may handle multiple roles, including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Engaging youth

Professional demeanor

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by partnering with various organizations to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities. The BCYF Mattahunt is committed to providing affordable, high-quality, outcome-driven programs that are responsive to the neighborhood's needs and interests. Since our inception in 2023, we have organized youth development workshops on sustainable practices, community clean-up initiatives, and financial literacy workshops. We strive to create a collaborative atmosphere where individuals can connect, learn, and contribute to a healthier environment while building strong relationships within the community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist staff with welcoming and checking in children and youth, engaging youth in age-appropriate activities, both one-to-one and in small groups, transitioning between activities and recreational programs. Activities may include homework assistance, arts and crafts, STEM activities, games, community events, civic engagement, photography/video, and more.
2. Assist with program setup, supervision, participant engagement, and cleanup/breakdown for recreational, arts, and enrichment activities and community events. Organize, distribute, collect, and properly store program, games, and arts supplies. Help maintain a safe, clear, organized teen center and programming space.
3. Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
4. Some youth staff at some BCYF sites may participate in some but not all the activities listed here; some may be assigned to multiple roles throughout the year, including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
5. Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

• Ideal Candidate for the Program Assistant Position: - Motivated and Responsible: A highly driven individual who is dependable and enjoys taking on new challenges.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with youth, staff, and others, ensuring effective communication within the team.
• Team-Oriented and Positive Attitude: A collaborative spirit, always bringing a positive energy to the program and demonstrating enthusiasm in all tasks.
• Ability to Work with Youth: Comfortable working closely with children, especially in the age range of 8-13, with an understanding of how to engage and support them.
• Mature and Professional: Exhibits maturity in handling tasks and interactions with both youth and staff, ensuring a respectful and responsible environment.
• Willingness to Learn: Open to learning new skills, techniques, and approaches to working with youth and enhancing the program experience. This list reflects an ideal candidate who embodies maturity, responsibility, and strong communication, making them well-suited for a role working with youth in a team-oriented environment.