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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County · 15 hours ago

Teen Development Specialist - Rewarding Job Mentoring Teens! DeGeorge

West Palm Beach, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational and vocational growth of youth. The Teen Development Specialist will assist in developing and implementing programs for teens, ensuring a safe and engaging environment while fostering community relations and program effectiveness.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Works under the guidance and direction of the Club Director

Responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of all teen programs in the Club

Greets and assists the public, both in person, over the telephone and electronically

Speaks enthusiastically to individuals and groups to build and recruit young people

Assist in the day-to-day programmatic functions and operations of the Teen Program with the development and implementation of Teen Center vision, programming, goals and objectives

Works with employees and volunteers. Communicates Teen Center vision goals and objectives to employees and volunteers

Assist the Teen Development Coordinator with Teen Center programs; maintains awareness of changing needs of teen community and teen programs; makes recommendations for program changes and additions; activity records; solicits teen and other public input to gauge program effectiveness and quality

Assist the Club Director to ensure a fully operational, safe and clean facility; maintains awareness of facility and programmatic supplies and materials needs and communicates said needs to the Club Director

May be asked to update community groups, and the public on current Teen Center activities and issues; creates and distributes public relations materials for the media, schools and other organizations; coordinates with the schools and other teen programs; acts as the public contact for the Teen Center

Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Qualification

Youth program developmentCommunity relationsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationCustomer serviceCultural awarenessTeamworkLeadershipProblem solvingFlexibility

Required

Preferably an Associate Degree in Education/Recreation or related field; High School graduate or GED and Two (2) years' experience working with youth and community projects OR an equivalent combination of education in a related field and experience

Ability to perform a variety of planning, administrative, and community relations work requiring exercise of independent judgment and excellent organizational skills

Ability to foster and promote a positive teamwork environment

Must have ability to work with a diverse population

Must have ability to guide, direct and supervise teens

Able to provide mature leadership, have fun, be flexible and share enthusiasm

Excellent customer service skills, the ability to be assertive, exercise good judgment, and problem solve is necessary

Valid Florida driver's license with safe driving required. Must be able to meet the insurance requirements for driving

Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills

Must be service oriented and have the ability to organize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Must have the ability to interact effectively with all age levels and cultural backgrounds

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

Occasionally required to sit

Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus