TITLE:  Teen Specialist         
DEPARTMENT/CLUB: Voyageur Boys & Girls Club    
REPORTS TO: Branch Director    

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time
SALARY RANGE: $19.23 - $21.63 per hour (DOQ)

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To reach its commitment, we’re seeking an energetic, talented, and passionate candidate to serve as the Teen Specialist. The Teen Specialist is a youth development Club Professionals team member whose primary responsibility is to drive teen engagement in Club programs with a focus on post-secondary education and career readiness, ensuring that each teen member is on track to graduate high school and has a solid plan for the future. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programming

Lead the implementation of the Teen Pathways Program focusing on:

• Service - volunteerism/mentoring; service learning, and accreditation
• Leadership - leadership group, Youth of the Year, and council/committee leadership
• Youth Voice - weekly current events, Teen Town Halls, Public Speaking, and Advocacy
• Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul - a holistic approach to a culture of wellness, conflict resolution, goal setting
• School Success - academic goal setting, schoolwork support, post-secondary preparation, and scholarships
• Planning for Future - career exploration, career visits & networking, financial literacy, workforce readiness, college visits, job/internship placements, and entrepreneurship
• Creative Expression - writing, performing arts, visual arts, digital music, graphic design, audio, and video production.
• Ensure all teen programming is conducted within quality standards aligned with best practices in youth development.
• Set up instructional stations on specific Teen Pathways program activities.
• Assist in developing teen instructional strategies and techniques to improve program outcomes and broaden the impact of programming.

Evaluation & Data

• Ensure that all teens are rostered in program and attendance is taken daily.
• Ensure that all teen participants are adequately assessed at the designated points.
• Track all teen participants to ensure appropriate progress in Teen Pathways milestones or to make recommendations for instructional adjustments to meet that progress.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor of Arts in youth development, education, sociology, or related field, with two (2) or more years of experience in community-based youth development programs
• Knowledge of the development and administration of youth programs, staff supervision, event coordination, and community partnership
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software.
• Knowledge of to effectively leverage commonly used social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter)
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license and be able to operate a company-owned vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to climb stairs, lift at least 50 lbs., be able to stand and sit for long periods, and be able to walk moderate distances.  Occasional repetitive tasks are required.  This moderately stressful position requires the candidate to be in good health.

STARTING DATE: Immediately

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.