Impact & Innovation Associate

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington seeks an Impact & Innovation Associate to support the Center of Transformation and related programs across STEM, workforce readiness, and advocacy. The role, hybrid from Shared Services, focuses on educating youth about global issues and ensuring high-quality programming.

You will collaborate with the I&I team to develop curricula, coordinate activities, and measure outcomes while maintaining strong communication with club staff, parents, and partners.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in relevant fields.
• Passion for positive youth development and impact.
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with technology platforms (TikTok, Kahoot, Instagram, etc.).
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and support high-quality programs.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop impactful I&I programs.
• Provide cross-functional support across I&I initiatives.
• Offer direct support to program leads and coordinators.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and records.
• Serve as a communication hub for parents and staff.
• Participate in monthly trainings and network meetings.
• Contribute to emergent curricula and best practices.
• Collaborate on CoT Summit and BGCGW events.
• Participate in program and outcomes measurement.
• Identify CoT-related grant opportunities for sustainability.
• Help develop emergent technology curricula.
• Deliver high-quality CoT and related programming.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Lead departmental field trips.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and hybrid work planning.
• Travel between sites as required.

Skills

Youth development

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Program coordination

Technology aptitude

Field trips leadership

Safety supervision

CPR & First Aid certification

Driver's license

Project collaboration

Education

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

TITLE: Impact & Innovation Associate - Center of Transformation

REPORTS TO: Director, Center of Transformation

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is integral to the success of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) Impact & Innovation department, specifically the Dr. Sachiko Kuno Center of Transformation (CoT). The I & I Associate will provide support and direction for activities provided within the Center of Transformation program and other program areas such as STEM, Workforce Readiness, and Advocacy to educate and raise youth awareness of global issues, such as global climate change. This role is based at Shared Services and follows a hybrid model, with primary focus on supporting I&I -related programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Development: Collaborate with the I&I team to contribute creative insights and serve as a thought partner for the development of impactful programs.

2. Cross-Functional Support: Extend support beyond CoT programming to various I&I initiatives, providing assistance in planning, coordination, and execution.

3. Direct Support: Offer direct support to program leads and coordinators, ensuring smooth implementation and delivery of high-quality programming.

4. Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, updating calendars, record-keeping, attendance tracking and monitoring, technology maintenance, material shipments, and storage management.

5. Communication Hub: Serve as a point of contact for parents and club staff, ensuring clear and effective communication channels.

6. Training and Networking: Participate in monthly training and/or Network meetings (as assigned) for the sharing of ideas and issues that support collaborative projects for I&I programming.

7. Curriculum Contribution: Contribute to the development of emergent curricula and best practices across various I&I programs.

8. Event Collaboration: Collaborate in the planning, coordination, facilitation, and execution of the CoT Summit and other special BGCGW events (e.g. Spelling Bee, Reality Store).

9. Outcome Measurement: Actively participate in program and service outcome measurement processes, aligning with BGCA’s commitment to quality.

10. Grant Identification: Identify CoT-related grant opportunities to enhance program sustainability and growth.

11. Technology Curriculum Development: Help develop emergent technology curricula and best practices.

12. Program Delivery: Deliver high-quality and engaging CoT and other programming as assigned.

13. Guidance and Role Modeling: Provide programmatic guidance and role modeling to members, as assigned.

14. Field Trips: Lead and facilitate departmental field trips for their respective Clubs.

15. Productive Work Environment: Ensure a productive work environment by participating in monthly staff meetings.

16. Office Hybrid Model: Follow a hybrid work model, spending agreed up days at the office to provide focused support on club-related programming.

17. Travel: Travel between sites and to activities as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake other duties as assigned, showcasing adaptability and a willingness to contribute across various facets of I&I operations.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain daily contact with Club staff, I&I team members, and supervisors to facilitate information exchange, address issues, and provide guidance.

External: Establish and maintain connections with external community groups, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to enhance collaborative problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Four-year degree preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience
• Passion for Impact: Strong passion for making a positive impact on youth development.
• Versatility: Ability to support diverse I&I programs beyond specific arts-related initiatives.
• Youth Development: Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Technology: Ability to operate recent technology and mobile applications (e.g. Tik Tok, Blooket, Kahoot, Instagram, and more)
• Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, coordinate, and support high-quality programs.
• Supervision: Capability to organize and provide support in a safe environment.
• Certifications: Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Driver's License: Valid State Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is based at Shared Services and follows a hybrid work model.
• Requires the ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard business communications, and lift up to 15 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.