Job description

ARTS AND STEM INFLUENCERS WANTED!!! The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is seeking experts in the STEM and arts fields to inspire our youth afterschool to create and explore! Join our Clubs to build Great Futures for kids in the community AND exercise your creative passions! Help us open doors for the next generation of makers!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality content within the Club afterschool programs. The Specialist is advanced in mastery of the skills and concepts within their discipline and able to translate their content into engaging, hands-on projects and activities for youth members ages 8 to 18. Specialists will have a demonstrated mastery of their content through a combination of formal education and lived experiences. Desirable content areas include, but are not limited to, fine arts, digital literacy, STEM and engineering and general sciences. Experience working with youth or in a classroom setting is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Youth Development

· Design afterschool programs and content around specific specialty areas that will be embedded into an existing afterschool program.

· Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities and interest of members.

· Write lesson plans that will engage members and foster and enhance their skill development.

· Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities.

· Provide supervision of members participating in afterschool programming, in accordance with all Club safety policies.

· Resolve issues of interpersonal, behavioral, and administrative nature; administer disciplinary action in accordance with Club standards.

· Provide feedback to members and Club Leadership regarding member progress and concerns; identify and communicate areas for improvement.

• Contribute ideas and suggestions to Club management in areas of program participation growth, member satisfaction, and retention of members.

Health & Safety

· Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.

· Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve.

· Assume other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• At least 2 years of content-related education and skill building in STEM, Arts or related discipline required.
• Experience working with youth in a classroom setting preferred.
• Demonstrated passion, enthusiasm and achievement for content through prior work experience, a portfolio, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively with youth and adult peers on a range of issues.
• Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COMPETENCIES:

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates Boys & Girls Club values. Works effectively with people with different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand other person’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet and exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers new ideas to create a better experience. Makes sound judgment and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising, follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of this position is to have the ability to lift up to 50lbs, walk and hike several miles daily, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• STEM or Arts: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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