TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Part Time (15-20 hours per week during the School Year), Part Time to Full Time in the summer months, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for utilizing the resources of the organization to assist with the services and programs for the club members and communitys youth.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:

Responsible for assisting staff with supervision of education, recreation, and art programs for the organizations youth

Assist staff in stimulating participation of youth in activities

Provide leadership, direction, and problem solving in delivering guidance services

Conducts National Boys and Girls Club Programs

Supervise care and maintenance of department equipment, supplies, and facilities

Contributes to the creation of the overall Clubs climate for youth development

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

Will be required to drive Club vans

Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Experience working with youth in grades K-12, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in supervising programs and services for youth, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth

Must remain patient and committed to the activities

Must be able to complete tasks while working in a busy, noisy environment

May deliver programs in a variety of locations and may have to transport, lift and carry equipment and supplies

May have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management

HOURS: School Year: 2:30p.m. - 6:30pm; Summer: 7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. Mon-Fri;

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26-27 School Year Youth Development Specialist