Program Manager

Overview

*This position has an earliest-available start date of July 17, 2023 as it will support one of our seven new Clubs opening in August 2023!*

Our Club staff members are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. They don’t just open the doors of our Clubs – they open the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across Metro Denver.

When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do.

The Program Manager actively develops and sustains relationships that grow the presence of the Club in the community by leading and cultivating partnerships with community organizations and regional school systems to advance programs at the Club site. Ensures that all foundational programming requirements are met, including all required curriculum-based programs and tracks and reports all grant requirements. Evaluates and recommends enhancements to programs based on the needs, interests, and characteristics of the youth to ensure an outcome-driven Club experience.

Responsibilities

What you are good at:

• Serving youth (at least two years of direct service). You have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.
• Managing (At least one year of demonstrated supervisory experience). You have led a team of direct and indirect reports by providing support, coaching, and feedback, supervision, and guidance to ensure a high performing team. You have collaborated in the hiring of direct reports
• Performance management. You have demonstrated the ability to assist with performance and development of employees through clear performance objectives and enforcement of excellent internal controls.
• Programming management. You have worked with employees to discuss program quality, provide constructive feedback and future programming.
• Employee administration. You have supported site-level onboarding of new hires to ensure excellent experience and alignment with organization practices. You have monitored and approved time keeping records for direct reports for semi-monthly payroll.

Extra Awesome Points:

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• You have previous experience working with youth.
• You have a teaching certificate or background in education.

What we offer you:

• Targeted youth professional onboarding in your first 90 days. This includes programming from our partnership with the Denver Afterschool Alliance and the SEAL Initiative.
• A two-day, new hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your important, fun, connected place within it. You get to understand how your work drives our mission and makes an impact in kids’ lives.
• An employer who invests in its team! Investing in our team is one of four strategic pillars at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Our internal promotion rate for 2021 was 61%.
• Full benefits – including United HealthCare plans, a 401k with match, paid time off, staff appreciation, professional development, life insurance, vision, dental, and paid parental leave. We pay for 100% of your medical benefits! Investing in YOU is a top priority!
• Paid time off on day 1, 10+ paid holidays, paid day off for your birthday, go celebrate you!
• Commitment to DEI in the workplace, which means ensuring access, opportunity, and advancement for our diverse team of 200+.
• Plus: FUN!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning in education, human or social services, or a related field of study. Equivalent experience directly serving youth in a similar role may be substituted on a year-by-year basis.
• Must be able to pass a drug test that includes screening for marijuana, criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
• The successful candidate will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• The ability to read and write is necessary to complete reports, properly document programs, and utilize organizational data.