Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Job Category: Programming & Impact Requisition Number: PROGR001595

Posted: March 24, 2026 Part-Time On-site Chelsea, MA 02150, USA

Job Details

Description

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

Position Overview

The Program Assistant position at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is a part-time role that delivers high-quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events. This position fills in where and when needed to assist clubs with basic programing and operational needs, and provides a safe, fun learning environment that enables a member to grow and develop into a responsible adult. The position reports to the Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to Excellence in Program Delivery, Behavior Management and Safety

• Responsible for the delivery of high quality, developmentally appropriate BGCB core programs, activities, and events as directed by the Program Director.
• Be adaptive and flexible in participating in individual and group supervision sessions, applying best practices in classroom management, group management and conflict resolution.
• Maintain safe and clean program area(s).
• Know safety emergency procedures and enforce all enforce rules and protocols to ensure safety of our youth and programs.
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, families and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices.
• Apply knowledge of youth development principles in assigned club program areas.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to program area(s).
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities as approved, provided or directed.

Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, families and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from different clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Other related duties as specified by the Program Director.

General BGCB Expectations

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are 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.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate degree or working towards degree
• At least 1-year experience providing recreation programs for youth
• Desire to become club content area expert in youth development
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Must be or become Current CPR/First Aid certified
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours – especially as seasons and service needs change
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred

• MS Office and web competency

Travel

Frequent travel between sites and to activities as required.

Start Date

April 27, 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

Location

Chelsea, MA (Gerald and Darelene Jordan Club)

Salary & Benefits

Salary - $19/hr-$20.60/hr - commensurate with experience; along with a great work environment

To Apply

Please complete an online application at [online application link]. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at [website link].

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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