Youth Programs Assistant - Build Skills & Community

City of Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Boston's BCYF Quincy Community Center seeks a Youth Programs Assistant to welcome youth, assist with homework help, arts, STEM activities, and supervise afterschool and enrichment programs.

Ideal candidates are mature, reliable team players with good communication skills, flexibility, and a passion for youth development; you will help with program setup, safety, and civic engagement activities while serving as a positive role model.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with diverse youth and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work well in a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
• 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.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Job description

The City of Boston's BCYF Quincy Community Center seeks a Youth Programs Assistant to welcome youth, assist with homework help, arts, STEM activities, and supervise afterschool and enrichment programs.

Ideal candidates are mature, reliable team players with good communication skills, flexibility, and a passion for youth development; you will help with program setup, safety, and civic engagement activities while serving as a positive role model.