Teen Specialist - Harlem

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) Teen Center focuses on enhancing the social and emotional development of Teens ages 14–21 while also providing resources for academic and career development. The Teen Specialist will assist the Teen Director in creating, managing, and facilitating all Teen Center programs.

The Specialist plays a key role as a mentor and college and career resource for teen members, co-leading internships and career workshops, and helping to place members into BCNY training

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, or afterschool settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.
• At least 3 years of related work experience in non-profit/public education organizations.
• Experience with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth in urban settings.
• Ability to set program goals, mentoring initiatives and activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of 10–21 boys aged 14–21.
• Collaborate with staff to recruit and engage teen members.
• Participate in programs including weekend camps and off-site activities.
• Provide feedback to improve Teen programming.
• Outreach to local schools and colleges for youth placements.
• Oversee teen member placements into BCNY training programs.
• Structure a career guidance model including site visits and panels.
• Serve as advocate and referral source for education and employment options.
• Collaborate to create new Teen Center activities and modules.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Program planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Career Opportunities with THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC

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Careers At THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC

Location:? 321 E111th Street New York, NY 10029

Salary Range:?$25.00 per hour?

Schedule:?25 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is?a?youth development organization?with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21,?by providing effective programs and a supportive community.?BCNY?provides evidence-based programs to?address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways.?BCNY develops?programs?to cultivate positive qualities?in members?and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.?

Job Summary

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) Teen Center focuses on enhancing the social and emotional development of Teens ages 14 – 21 while also providing resources for academic and career development. The Teen Specialist will assist the Teen Director in the creation, management, and facilitation of all Teen Center programs. The Specialist plays a key role as a mentor and college and career resource for teen members. The Specialist will co-lead the management of Teen Center training programs including BCNY internships, external internship placements, and?career workshops for members.

Responsibilities?

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys?(ages 14 – 21)?
• Work closely with other BCNY staff to create and execute outreach and recruitment plans for the Teen member population?
• Actively participate in all programs for Teens, including weekend camping sessions and off-site programs designed for the member?
• Provide follow-up feedback on Teen programming for future program development?
• Conduct outreach to local schools, youth development programs, area colleges and universities, and potential work placements for members?
• Oversee placement of Teen members into BCNY training programs?
• With Teen Director, structure a career guidance model for Teen members, including work site visits, career panels, and career workshops?
• Serve as an advocate and referral source for Teen members as they explore education, employment, and career options; structure an environment in the Teen program that provides needed academic and emotional support?
• Collaborate with Teen Director and Clubhouse staff to create and update new Teen Center activities, training program modules, and programs?
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings?
• Other duties as assigned?

Qualifications

• Previous?experience in youth development, education, or afterschool?
• Bachelor’s degree in in related field desirable?
• Minimum 3 years related work experience, preferably in a non-profit/public education organization?
• Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth with a sound understanding of the social and cultural issues facing urban families?
• Ability to create program goals and objectives, mentoring initiatives, and appropriate activities for members?
• Strong verbal and written communication skills?
• Understanding of strengths based approaches to youth development?
• Demonstrated leadership skills?
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable?

What We Offer

• PTO: Sick time only?

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. ?If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.