Teen Programs & Partnerships 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

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.