Vine St CC

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Boston’s BCYF Vine St Community Center in Roxbury seeks motivated individuals to join our team as youth program staff. You will welcome participants, assist with check-in, supervise activities, and help run afterschool and enrichment programs for children and teens aged 6-19.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, customer service experience, organization, and basic Office familiarity. Roles may include front desk duties, activity support, and helping run civic engagement and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for professional interactions with visitors, staff, and callers.
• Prior experience in receptionist, administrative, or customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks such as answering phones and scheduling.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook and related office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with welcoming and checking in children and youth, engaging them in activities.
• Support setup, supervision, and cleanup for recreational and enrichment programs.
• Serve as a positive, inclusive role model for families and participants.
• Some staff may have multiple roles including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

BCYF Vine St Community Center (BCYF Vine St CC) is located in the Roxbury neighborhood, a community rich in diversity, culture, and institutions that set it apart from more traditional neighborhoods. Residents live alongside the largest hospital complex in the region. Founded over 21 years ago, Vine St offers a wide range of activities and programs, including an EEC-licensed afterschool and summer camp for 90 to 100 children ages 6-12, a Computer Center with 14 workstations and computer classes for all ages, a city-wide Youth Connection Program for youth ages 13-19, and a Drop-In Program for youth ages 6-17. The center also has a busy Athletic Department that provides numerous athletic leagues, tournaments, and recreational activities. In addition, BCYF Vine St CC supports many local schools by providing space for physical education and sports events. The center is governed by a 15-member Neighborhood Council, which meets monthly to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the center's programs and services. Over 65% of the members are Roxbury residents, reflecting the diversity of the neighborhood.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist staff with welcoming and checking in children and youth, engaging youth in age-appropriate activities, both one-to-one and in small groups, transitioning between activities and recreational programs. Activities may include homework assistance, arts and crafts, STEM activities, games, community events, civic engagement, photography/video, and more.
2. Assist with program setup, supervision, participant engagement, and cleanup/breakdown for recreational, arts, and enrichment activities and community events. Organize, distribute, collect, and properly store program, games, and arts supplies. Help maintain a safe, clear, organized teen center and programming space.
3. Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
4. Some youth staff at some BCYF sites may participate in some but not all the activities listed here; some may be assigned to multiple roles throughout the year, including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
5. Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with visitors, staff, and callers while maintaining a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Customer Service Experience: Prior experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling inquiries, while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency in Office Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant administrative tools.