Program Manager

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL 

PROGRAM MANAGER

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vergennes seeks highly motivated individuals to work directly with school aged youth (4th- 12th) in our afterschool program! 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vergennes is a premier youth development organization that actively seeks to enrich the lives of its Club members by ensuring access to quality programs, a safe environment, and positive experiences. 

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS MISSION STATEMENT 

To inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as caring, productive, and  responsible citizens. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the CEO or his/her designees, this position is responsible for researching , planning, developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for club members from 4th – 12th grade; creates and maintains a safe environment; and fosters positive relationships with club members. 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

• Hire, train and be a motivating mentor to program staff. 
• Manage volunteer recruitment & training.
• Develop a monthly calendar of events that is engaging for all ages of youth served to increase awareness and visibility of the organization through media relations, social media, publications, web-based activities, events, and other communications opportunities.
• Write articles for newsletter and snippets of activities for Social Media Post.
• Ability to manage youth in a Club setting.
• Update membership information in our Vision software.
• Ensuring that all kids are met where they’re at with a DEI lens of inclusion. 
• Complete work in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Work within the constraints of a Program budget.
• Completion of BGCA mandatory trainings
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteers), Club youth, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. 

External: Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

This position may involve lifting, bending, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to demonstrate and/or describe activities to youth. This position works around youth and adults with a moderate exposure to noise. This position will work both indoors and outdoors. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Desired and/or Required:

• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum one year in a management role; managing people.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive, 
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.  
• Strong youth behavior management skills
• A minimum of two year’s work experience working with youth.
• Team minded individual who fosters a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Mandatory First aid and CPR certifications (within 6 months of hire).
• Must pass a National criminal background check/ Fingerprinting as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Medical
• Paid Dental
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• BGCA Pension Program
• Paid time off ( after 3 months)

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

POSITION STATUS: Full Time, Non- Exempt

Salary Range:  $20- $24 Based on experience and credentials.

LOCATIONS: Vergennes Vermont 

HOURS:  10am- 6:30pm (M-F), & 1 Teen Night a month 6p- 8pm. Onsite, 40 hours per week 

We are an equal opportunity employer.