Relief Youth Development Specialist

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Development Specialist is primarily responsible for coverage support for clubs. The major responsibility of this role is to deliver quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events. This position has specific programming and operational responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• As directed, responsible for the delivery of remote and in-person learning support for BGCB members, BGCB core programs, and activities.
• Provide supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations.
• Maintain safe and clean program area(s), including securing and maintaining materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff are expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations or Program Area Manager.

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year experience providing recreation programs for youth.
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Must be or become CPR / FA certified.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
• During the summer, clubhouse hours are operating from 8:00am-6:00pm but change when during regular after-school programming hours. Willing to break requirements into 2 shifts if necessary.
• All staff are required to adhere to COVID safety protocols put in place by BGCB and in adherence with EEC guidelines.

Preferred

• MS Office and web competency
• Ability to work up to an 8-hour shift

START DATE

TBD Ongoing (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION(s)

Dorchester, MA ( and Franklin Hill Club)

Chelsea, MA ()

Charlestown, MA ()

South Boston, MA ()

Roxbury, MA ( and )

Mattapan, MA (Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary TBC - commensurate with experience; along with competitive and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at . Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.