Teen Experience Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois is seeking a dedicated teen program coordinator in Illinois to implement engaging, high-quality programming focused on career readiness, academic growth, leadership, and personal development for middle and high school teens.

Under the Operations Manager, you will recruit partners, coordinate daily activities, and manage logistics to deliver meaningful teen experiences while maintaining safe, welcoming environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Direct experience working with teens is required.
• Experience in youth development, education, recreation, mentoring, program coordination, workforce development, or community partnerships is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; driving Club vans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engaging daily programming in workforce development, STEM, arts, leadership, sports, and life skills.
• Recruit and maintain relationships with businesses, colleges, trade organizations, volunteers, and community experts.
• Recruit teens for specialty programs, leadership clubs, and workforce opportunities.
• Coordinate schedules, room assignments, communications, records, field trips, college tours, events, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and program teams to deliver programming and maintain safe, welcoming environments.
• Evaluate program quality, gather feedback, and recommend improvements and new partnerships.

Skills

Organization

Leadership

Relationship building

Creativity

Communication

Project coordination

Time management

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Organizational software

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Implements engaging, high-quality programming for middle and high school teens focused on career readiness, academic growth, leadership, and personal development. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, coordinates daily activities, recruits community partners, and manages program logistics to deliver meaningful teen experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Experience Implementation

• Coordinate and deliver engaging, age-appropriate daily programming in workforce development, STEM, arts, leadership, sports, and life skills.
• Ensure activities are prepared, organized, and member-centered.

Partnership & Community Recruitment

• Recruit and maintain relationships with businesses, colleges, trade organizations, volunteers, and community experts.
• Develop opportunities for career exploration, job shadowing, internships, and employment.

Member Recruitment & Engagement

• Recruit teens for specialty programs, leadership clubs, and workforce opportunities.
• Promote participation, monitor and record attendance, and recommend strategies to improve engagement and retention.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate schedules, room assignments, communications, records, field trips, college tours, events, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Elementary Experience Coordinator, and Program Specialist team to deliver programming and maintain safe, welcoming environments.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate program quality, gather feedback, and recommend improvements, new partnerships, and relevant experiences.

Requirements

Requirements

Key Competencies

Organization and planning; leadership; initiative and accountability; relationship building; creativity; communication; project and event coordination; time management; adaptability; problem-solving; and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with teens, families, staff, and community partners; recruit partners; and advocate for program needs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and commitment to the BGCNCIL mission and values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and organizational software.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive Club vans preferred.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Direct experience working with teens required.
• Experience in youth development, education, recreation, mentoring, program coordination, workforce development, or community partnerships preferred.