Junior Specialist - Harlem

Position: Junior Specialist

Location: 321 East 111th Street, New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: 15-20 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

Job Summary

• The Junior Specialist is responsible for assisting with the guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating member experience. He/ she will build rapport with members through positive interactions in program activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the coordination of daily activities for a group of 10-21 boys ages
• 11-13
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and facilitation of age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and games for members
• Provide guidance, problem-solving, facilitation, and behavior modification as needed
• Participate and engage members during indoor and outdoor activities
• Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up, and transportation as necessary
• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Assistant Director of Expansion
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Assistant Director of Expansion and other necessary staff
• Ensure the safety and engagement of members in assigned activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
• Strong communication skills
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

What We Offer

PTO: Sick time only

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer??and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. ?If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.?