Job Title:

Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region

Location: Green Bay Clubhouses

About Us: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and succeed. We offer a range of programs and activities aimed at enriching the lives of our members and fostering their personal and academic development.

Position Overview: The Teen Services Specialist will be responsible for providing individual and small group mentoring for members in grades 6-12 through the facilitation of targeted teen programs and intensive teen services. This position will recruit and retain members and ensure the successful transition of all members from middle school to high school and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the recruitment and retention of members to maintain a caseload of 40 members in grades 6-12 during the academic year (20 members at Nagel; 20 members at Lutsey).
• Provide Individual and Group Mentoring at both Clubhouse Locations.

• Facilitate Club Programs for teens
• Plan and execute special events targeting teens
• Support the teen retention and recruitment strategy by conducting ongoing school visits during school lunch periods
• Encourage parent/school/community involvement.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members.
• Support with Workforce Readiness; help prepare members for career exploration and job readiness skills.
• Provide Post-Secondary Education Support
• Establish strong and nurturing relationships with tweens and teens; develop trust, respect and open dialogue.
• Incorporate opportunities for youth voice
• Develop inclusive, engaging and creative teen programming, and involve tweens and teens in the planning and decision making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years post-graduation education.

• A successful candidate will have an outgoing personality, be able to connect with teens, have strong communication with all stakeholders, and approach all challenges with a growth mindset.
• Knowledge of youth development strategies.
• Ability to motivate youth and utilize positive behavior management strategies.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Schedule: Full-Time, Mondays - Fridays, Academic Year: 10a- 6pm; Summer: 9a - 5pm

Pay: Positions at the Club have a pay range that increase depending on a candidate's experiences and skills for the position in which they apply. The starting wage for this role is $17.00/hour.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.
After applying, you may be contacted by email or phone by an employee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region.