Career Pathways Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston in Boston, MA, is seeking a Teen Career Pathways Manager to lead the club’s youth workforce readiness strategy. You will provide career coaching, job-readiness programming, case management, and work-based learning opportunities for teen members.

Working closely with club leadership and community partners, you will connect teens to meaningful career development experiences, internships, and employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering workforce readiness or youth development programming for teens.
• At least one year of supervisory or program leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coach teens around career planning and professional development.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workforce readiness programming including skill development and work-based learning.
• Provide individual and group career coaching to teens.
• Lead teen outreach, recruitment, and enrollment into Ready to Work programming.
• Support interns with coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate to deliver Ready to Work curriculum, workshops, and events.

Skills

Youth workforce readiness

Career coaching

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

CPR/First Aid

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Teen Career Pathways Manager leads the implementation of BGCB’s youth workforce readiness strategy at the Club and prepares teen members for employment, career exploration, and future educational and career opportunities. The position provides career coaching, job-readiness programming, case management, work-based learning opportunities, and life-skills development while ensuring teens and families receive clear and consistent information about Ready to Work opportunities.

The Teen Career Pathways Program Manager works closely with Club leadership, the Ready to Work team, employers, schools, and community partners to connect teens to meaningful career-development and employment experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to Excellence in Workforce Readiness, Career Development, and Teen Engagement

• In partnership with the Ready to Work team and other Club staff, facilitate workforce readiness programming that includes skill development, career exploration, industry-recognized certifications, and high-quality work-based learning experiences.
• Provide individual and group career coaching to help teen members identify interests, develop career goals and plans, and prepare for employment and future opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate teen outreach, recruitment, and enrollment into Ready to Work programming.
• Support intern success through ongoing coaching, performance feedback, professional development, and encouragement around future education and career goals.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of Ready to Work University curriculum, workshops, and events.

Employer Partnerships and Work-Based Learning

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with employers and workforce partners that support teen employment and career-development opportunities.
• Identify and assess new employer and community partnerships that expand workforce readiness and work-based learning opportunities for teens.
• Coordinate and oversee school-year and summer internship opportunities, including systems and processes that support teen participation and effective Club and employer engagement.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with teens, families, employers, schools, Club staff, community organizations, and other workforce partners.

Program Operations, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate workforce readiness programming and use participant feedback, outcomes, and program data to strengthen delivery and improve teen experiences.
• Identify gaps in workforce readiness programming, resources, and service delivery and collaborate with appropriate staff and partners to address them.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective practices and trends in youth workforce readiness, career development, leadership, life skills, and youth development.
• Support accurate and timely payroll-related processes and documentation for on-site Club interns.
• Meet annual Ready to Work Program Standards and related program goals, reporting, and documentation requirements.

Staff Support, Training, Communication, and Collaboration

• Provide workforce readiness guidance, technical assistance, and training to Club staff as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Club leadership, the Ready to Work team, and youth development staff to integrate career readiness, leadership, and life-skills development throughout the teen experience.

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while collaborating with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – 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.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Experience developing and delivering workforce readiness, career development, youth development, or related programming and support services for teens. Knowledge of career readiness, career exploration, life-skills development, leadership, and youth development practices for teens.
• At least one year of supervisory, program leadership, or internship/work-based learning coordination experience.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to coach and engage teens around career planning, employment preparation, and professional development.
• Must be or become CPR/First Aid certified.
• Ability to work effectively with teens and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work Club hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as seasons and service needs change.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred or Ideal

• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, human services, workforce development, counseling, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Experience coordinating youth internships, employment programs, or other work-based learning opportunities.
• Experience developing employer, school, or community partnerships that support youth career development.

TRAVEL

Travel between BGCB sites and to activities, meetings, trainings, and events as needed.

START DATE

October 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $55,255.20/year - $66,120.60/year - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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