Improve Employability of Teen Members

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, Inc. 170 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT

Job title Program Coordinator

Department Teen Program

Reports to Director of Program Services Part time - approximately 25 hours per week, not benefit eligible Status Grant funded for up to 25 weeks Salary $20 per hour

Job purpose

To assist in the planning and execution of a College & Career Center focused program and to provide the following services to teen participants:  Improve employability of teen members  Provide career counseling, job readiness, and job placement services  Provide post-secondary education readiness and counseling services  Provide activities and guidance for leadership and presentation skills  Serve as college and career “mentor” to Club youth, providing individual and small group support to prepare for the future  Establish, expand, and/or retain relationships with local corporate and community partners that will contribute to the program  Work closely with Club and organizational leadership to ensure the success of the program

Duties and responsibilities

 Build and maintain positive relationships with all Club teens  Facilitate small-group programming and activities with all participants  Provide individual guidance to teen members about education and career pathways, resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, personal branding, presentation skills, leadership skills, and overall job readiness skills  Plan and implement opportunities for a variety of guest speakers to attend the Club and share their education and pathway experiences  Plan and implement off-site experiences for participants in a variety of settings (workplace shadows, college & trade school tours, military recruitment sites, etc.)

Qualifications

An Associate’s degree is required coupled with at least 2 years of experience in youth development working with teens. Facilitation and/or training experience is also required. Supervisory experience will be beneficial, as well as, experience creating and maintaining

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Community based partnerships and collaborations. Experience researching for youth programming is a plus. Excellent communication skills are required. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products. Candidates should have flexibility, patience, tolerance, and a willingness to learn new related skills. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a plus. A PSL endorsement on a valid CT driver’s license is also a plus. This position requires a PSL endorsement within 3 months of hire to legally drive a commercial motor vehicle.

Working conditions

This position is grant driven and all program expectations must be met. Program work will be performed at Club sites and an off-site facility (Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford). 80% of the role is comprised of facilitation of the program, interacting with members and coordinating with community partners. Approximately 20% is comprised of administrative tasks, planning and preparation. Special events and activities may involve a change in schedule and weekend hours.

Physical requirements

This position requires prolonged standing, some bending, twisting and reaching; as well as data entry.

Direct reports

Program Coordinator may supervise 2-5 staff or oversee community partners.

Environment

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford shall engage in recruitment practices such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Approved by Grant funded

Date approved 10/24/2017 Posted internally 10/30/2017 Posted externally 10/31/2017 Contingent offer 11/8/2017 made on New hire started 11/14/2017 Actual Orientation HR Orientation, 11/15/2017 scheduled

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