Program Specialist - Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Program Specialist

Our Club staff members are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. They don't just open the doors of our Clubs – they open the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities.

When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do.

The Program Specialist plays a key role engaging youth ages 11-14 years old by supporting outreach efforts that encourage pre-teen club membership, providing positive mentorship and coaching, and implementing a variety of engaging activities.

The Program Specialist facilitates curriculum focused on a mix of academic, character and leadership, and career exploration materials. After school activities range from recruiting and encouraging youth to participate in Jr. Youth of the Year, partnering with the Site Coordinators to holistically support youth, leading civic engagement activities that support a Leaders in Training or volunteer culture.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Create positive and supportive relationships with pre-teen members.
• Assure pre-teens are safe and engaged in activities. This includes following all safety requirements for Boys & Girls Clubs
• Plans field trips, cultural engagement activities, workshops, and civic engagement projects during the school year, out of school time, and over the summer.
• Collaborates with Site Coordinators to increase the number of youth engaging in pre-teen programming and connecting with other club teams.
• Design and implement emotionally intelligent and age-appropriate programming. This includes building programming that allows pre-teens to explore, be creative, and try new things.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, grant data, and detailed case notes demonstrating strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Provide individualized support to youth basic case management practices including goal setting, progress monitoring, and connecting youth to resources when needed.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to support youth social emotional development and respond appropriately to behavioral or mental health needs.
• Direct and provide pre-teens with clear steps and tools that support goal achievements and healthy decision making.

What we offer you:

• Targeted Program Specialist onboarding in your first 90 days.
• New hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your important, fun, connected place within it. You get to understand how your work drives our mission and makes an impact in kids' lives.
• An employer who invests in its team!
• Commitment to DEI in the workplace, which means ensuring access, opportunity, and advancement for our diverse team.
• Plus: Making a difference by providing a fun and safe environment for youth!

Requirements:

Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience working in the youth development field with older youth or teens.
• Experience with case management, youth advocacy, or related administrative documentation.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills with attention to details.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth mental health, and social emotional development
• Ability to design and implement age specific programming and curriculum.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability. Must lead with good judgement, be able to set healthy boundaries, illustrate patience, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to set a positive example for pre-teens and peers in presence, attitude, and behavior.
• Experience working with diverse populations and communities and know how to build an inclusive environment for pre-teens.
• Must participate in required training by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be able to pass background checks, fingerprinting, and TB test
• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR & First Aid Certification upon employment

Extra Awesome Points:

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• You have more than one year of experience working with young people.
• You have a teaching certificate or background in education.