Program Specialist -Eastpointe

Key Responsibilities Prepare Youth for Success - Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that supports strong Youth Development Outcomes. - Build positive, professional relationships with members and serve as a consistent role model. - Encourage participation by promoting programs, engaging members throughout the day, and supporting new member orientations. - Help members explore creative, entrepreneurial, and career-based pathways through hands-on activities and industry exposure. - Foster positive youth development through relationship building, mentoring, skill development and youth voice opportunity. - Promote social-emotional learning, leadership development and belonging. Program Development & Implementation - Plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality programs that support youth learning and development. - Lead engaging activities in digital media, arts, music, mobility innovation, creative technology, entrepreneurship, and industry-led workshops. - Create opportunities for participants to develop new skills, explore career pathways, and build confidence through hands-on learning experiences. - Ensure all programs are delivered in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes creativity and personal growth. - Facilitate daily programming with energy, clarity, and effective classroom management. - Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles while maintaining engagement. - Support collaboration with volunteers, corporate partners, guest speakers, and creatives, a participating in programming. - Maintain all program spaces---including creative labs, studios, and equipment---to ensure functionality and safety. - Ensure programs comply with safety guidelines, childcare licensing standards, and BGCGD policies. - Support Club events such as showcases, special events, performances, pop-ups, exhibitions, and partner activations. Qualifications - Minimum 1 year experience working with youth (preferred in creative, education, enrichment or tech environments). - Experience may include volunteer service, internships, practicum experience or paid employment. - Knowledge or interest in one or more creative hub content areas: digital media, art, design, music, science/tech, entrepreneurship, mobility/STEM, or related fields. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills. - Ability to engage youth in high-energy, diverse programming. - Comfortable using technology and learning new platforms (MyClubHub, Canvas, etc.) - Must pass BGCGD background check and meet safety requirements. - Ability to work scheduled shifts, including evenings and occasional weekends. - CPR/ First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Nice to Haves: - Knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing regulations - Understanding of youth to staff ratio requirements - Youth Development Pay Rate: $18/hour