Teen Center Assistant

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Overview:

Teen Center Assistants participate in developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating educational, recreational, and social programs in the Teen Center. These volunteers will work directly with the Pathways Manager, support staff, program partners, and volunteers to run educational and fun activities for nearly 100 teens each afternoon in the areas of robotics, art, technology, career & college readiness, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and fun working environment for the teens
• Greet and check in all members
• Plan and implement weekly programs such as SMART Girls and Passport to Manhood
• Provide career and college planning assistance to members
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Pathways Manager
• Provide ideas and feedback for potential projects
• Be a flexible member of the Boys & Girls Club team
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in youth development, education, or after school programs
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with youth ages 13-18
• Experience managing multiple priorities
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively