Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $14-$17

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Program Specialist

Reports to: Unit Director

Status: Part Time

Hours/Pay: 25-29 Per Week

Primary Function: Under the leadership of the Unit Director, Program Specialists plan, deliver, track, and evaluate structured activities that are designed to empower Club members to achieve academic success, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:.

• Help plan, deliver, and evaluate a broad range of programs in the areas of Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of program data and outcomes.
• Maintain, inventory, and utilize appropriate and adequate program equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure the conduct, safety, and development of club members..May be asked to drive a Club vehicle.Maintain effective control of the program area and foster enthusiasm among members.
• Collaboration: Working with other staff and community partners to enhance program offerings.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close contact with club staff (professional and volunteer) and Ops team to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• A college graduate and/or a minimum of 3 year of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth-serving organization
• Planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation
• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, and complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.
• The candidate must possess the ability to operate a personal vehicle.
• The candidate must be willing to work nights and travel for training and other events and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

• Ensure Club is compliant with all organizational safety standards.Communicate with all staff efficiently and clearly.
• Help to manage the flow of the program. Help to maintain organization and cleanliness of buildings. Other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Prepare and maintain program statistics and related reports. Other such duties may be assigned by the Director.
• Report all injuries of members, volunteers and staff members to the Directors immediately

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role. However, it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment is required. Travel to Club sites is required, as well as some outdoor activity. Mileage reimbursement provided for travel outside assigned counties.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.