YES Workforce Development Specialist

Mission: to ensure every child has mentors and champions in life.

Organization Structure and Interfaces

Reports to: Director of YES Workforce Development

Primary Interfaces: Chief Operations Officer, CEO, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Director of College & Career Development, Community Partners, District Personnel, and Constituents

FLSA Status: Part-Time ; Non Exempt

Compensation: $23-$25/ hour

Hours per week: 20-25 MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE AND PROVIDE AN OPEN/CONSISTENT SCHEDULE. MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE. JOB REQUIRES TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN MAIN CLUB AND PARTNERING SCHOOLS. SOME DUTIES WILL BE CONDUCTED OFF SITE.

Specialist’s schedule would demand flexibility. Work hours would shift based on site need. Evening hours and some Saturday work will be required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YES Workforce Development Specialist is a part-time position reporting to the Director of YES Workforce Development. This role supports the ongoing growth and effectiveness of the Youth Employment Services (YES) Workforce Development Program by coordinating employer partnerships, delivering engaging workforce readiness curriculum, and facilitating workshops that help teens and young adults build the skills and confidence needed for future success. Working closely with school personnel, community partners, and Club staff, the Specialist plays a key role in fostering a program culture rooted in mentorship, equity, and real-world impact—while serving as a dynamic facilitator and mentor for youth.

KEY ROLES:

Commitment to Safety

1. Contribute to environment of safety through the learning of best practices, policies and procedures.

2. Obtain and maintain Mandated Reporter training and complete annual Child Abuse Prevention training.

3. Complete training and participate in all Emergency Preparedness protocols, including drills and communication practices

Program Support

1. Coordinate and deliver daily YES Workforce Development programming at designated Club and school sites.
2. Facilitate job readiness workshops, soft skills trainings, and career exploration sessions in ways that engage and inspire teens and young adults.

3. Lead group activities that promote collaboration, confidence, and public speaking among youth participants.

4. Support onboarding of program participants and assist with tracking individual goals aligned with career readiness milestones.

5. Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of program curriculum; contribute to content development and assist with rolling out new initiatives under the direction of the Director.

6. Maintain accurate and timely data on youth participants, outcomes, and employer partners using organizational tracking tools.

7. Participate in regular team meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Partnership Engagement

1. Collaborate with school sites, community partners, and local businesses to ensure seamless delivery of services and employment placement opportunities for youth.

2. Assist in the planning and execution of career fairs, practice interviews, and employer engagement events.

3. Represent the Club positively at community meetings, workforce task forces, and school-based events as needed.

Additional Expectations

1. Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for events or partner engagements.

2. Reliable transportation and ability to travel between Club and school sites as needed.

3. Participates in training, webinars, workshops and professional development as requested.

4. Supports other departments (finance, resource development, and CEO) as needed through collaboration and other forms of communication or reporting as requested.

5. This position may require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, or reach as needed, and to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. Employees must have the dexterity, coordination, vision, and hearing necessary to perform job tasks safely and accurately.

6. Assume other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Interpersonal Skills (Priority)

• Builds strong, positive relationships with teens, families, schools, and employer partners.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and leading workshops that engage and motivate teens and young adults.
• Able to manage group dynamics and encourage participation in a respectful, inclusive way.
• Understands and values working with people from diverse backgrounds.

2. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience working in youth development, workforce programs, career counseling, or a related field.
• At least three years of general workforce experience.

3. Technical Skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-tracking tools.
• Clear written communication and reporting skills.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

4. Additional Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Professional Mindset

• Effective Facilitator: Comfortable leading groups, encouraging participation, and presenting information in ways that connect with teens and young adults.
• Mission-Driven: Genuine passion for mentoring youth and helping them succeed in education, career, and life.
• Equity-Focused: Treats all people with respect and dignity, with an understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Patient and Supportive: Works calmly with teens and young adults, showing understanding and encouragement as they learn and grow.
• Adaptable/Growth Mindset: Able to adjust to changing needs and priorities based on feedback and data while maintaining professionalism in a high-paced environment.
• Collaborative: Works well with colleagues, partners, and community members to achieve shared goals.
• Results-Oriented: Stays accountable to goals, measures outcomes, and looks for ways to improve.
• Professional Integrity: Maintains confidentiality, models reliability, and upholds organizational values at all times.

DISCLAIMER:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast requires a 4-point background check for all employees before hire and during employment that includes social security verification, local comprehensive criminal history search, national comprehensive criminal history search, and sex offender registry search. Per the organization’s Screening & Onboarding Policy, a person is ineligible to obtain employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast if such person has been convicted of any misdemeanor against children or any felony consisting of murder, child abuse, domestic violence, abduction or human trafficking, rape or sexual assault, arson, weapons, physical assault or battery, or drug possession (use or distribution) in the last five years.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees 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.