Safety and Compliance Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established non-profit organization is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist to ensure safe environments for youth and staff across multiple sites in California. The role involves implementing safety protocols, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for maintaining safety standards within a youth-serving environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits included

401(k) plan contributions

Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in youth development, education, site operations, HR, or compliance-related roles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support safety audits across BGCP sites.
• Organize and update safety-related policies and procedures.
• Support the development of training materials for frontline staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Passion for safety

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Qualtrics

Job description

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OUR MISSION

To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

POSITION

Safety & Compliance Specialist

OUR MISSION

To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION

All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES

Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

Organization Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 29 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

Position Overview

The Safety & Compliance Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of organization-wide safety protocols, reporting systems, and compliance procedures across BGCP sites. This role works directly under the Director of Safety & Compliance to ensure safe, well-managed environments for youth, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about building a culture of safety, accountability, and support.

Role & Responsibilities

Site Safety Compliance & Monitoring

• Conduct and support safety audits across BGCP sites
• Follow up on corrective action plans under the direction of the Director
• Track completion of required drills and emergency procedures
  
  

Policy & Documentation

• Organize and update safety-related policies and procedures under the direction of the Director
• Compile compliance documentation and records as needed
• Ensure updated versions of documents are available across platforms
  
  

Training & Communication

• Support the development and rollout of training materials for frontline staff
• Provide logistics and facilitation support for safety-related trainings
• Maintain safety-related communication tools and intranet content
  
  

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to modifications based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in youth development, education, site operations, HR, or compliance-related roles
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow systems and document processes
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Qualtrics
• Valid California driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (frequent site visits required)
• Passion for safety, equity, and youth-serving environment
• Perform additional relevant duties assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 20% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

Menlo Park, CA

This position requires flexibility to regularly travel to multiple sites across San Mateo County from Daly City to East Palo Alto to assess, train, and support sites as needed.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 7:00pm, however flexibility is required to align with the organization’s needs

Compensation & Benefits

Employment Status: Full-Time Hourly

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 (per hour or annually), depending on experience (DOE)

Health Benefits:

• You are entitled to company-provided medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance paid 100% by BGCP with additional buy-up options beginning on your start date
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
  
  

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Professional Training and Coaching

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