26-27 School Year Youth Development Specialist

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Part Time (15-20 hours per week during the School Year), Part Time to Full Time in the summer months, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for utilizing the resources of the organization to assist with the services and programs for the club members and communitys youth. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES: 1. Responsible for assisting staff with supervision of education, recreation, and art programs for the organizations youth 2. Assist staff in stimulating participation of youth in activities 3. Provide leadership, direction, and problem solving in delivering guidance services 4. Conducts National Boys and Girls Club Programs 5. Supervise care and maintenance of department equipment, supplies, and facilities 6. Contributes to the creation of the overall Clubs climate for youth development ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES: 1. Will be required to drive Club vans 2. Other duties as assigned SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 1. Experience working with youth in grades K-12, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 2. Experience in supervising programs and services for youth, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills 4. Ability to multi-task PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 1. May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth 2. Must remain patient and committed to the activities 3. Must be able to complete tasks while working in a busy, noisy environment 4. May deliver programs in a variety of locations and may have to transport, lift and carry equipment and supplies 5. May have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management **HOURS: School Year: 2:30p.m. - 6:30pm; Summer: 7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. Mon-Fri; **