Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the recruitment and retention of teen members, as well as oversee the Work Based Learning Program. This role serves as the VIP hub for Mattapan, focusing on building a community-based violence prevention strategy, creating leadership and civic engagement programming for teens, and hosting monthly community coalition meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with MTC staff, provide various programming options reflective of the BGCB Teen Program. Specific program responsibilities include delivering leadership programs, life skills programs, and workforce development.
• Develop a recruitment and retention program, encompassing outreach, orientation for new members, and strategies to retain 14- and 15-year-old members in the Teen Center.
• Oversee the development of the Mattapan VIP Coalition and implement projects accordingly.
• Supervise and discipline members participating in programs and services within the designated area, as well as throughout the clubhouse when necessary.
• Participate in completing BGCB program activity standards as determined annually.
• Arrange and staff the monthly VIP neighborhood coalition meetings.
• Actively seek youth to lead and participate in coalition meetings and activities.
• A critical component of our work is assessing our impact. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Establish relationships and serve as a liaison with community entities.
• Aid the coalition in developing or updating a violence prevention plan (VPP) for the Mattapan VIP coalition, incorporating strong teen input and addressing areas such as reducing physical disorder, community response to violence, health referrals, and increasing youth access to employment, after-school programming, and summer programming, as outlined in the RFP.
• Hire and oversee teens to work as Jr Block Captains/Youth Organizers.
• Secure, maintain, and monitor budget, materials, equipment, and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Ensure a clean and safe environment within the program area(s).
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; engage in professional development opportunities as necessary; participate in all planning and training meetings held by BPHC, monthly training sessions, and bi-monthly VIP Workgroup meetings.
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed. National and international travel may be required.
• Perform other related duties specified by supervisor(s).

General BGCB Expectations:

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a priority at BGCB. As a result, all staff is 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.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB remains an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Position Requirements:

• High School degree or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Direct experience providing leadership and life skills programs for teens; membership/program outreach experience preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• MS Office and web competency preferred.
• Must be or become CPR/FA certified.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours, especially as seasons and service needs change.
• A valid driver's license and adequate driver's record check results are required.