21st Century Community Engagement Coordinator

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Full time
Job Description

Objective:

  • To implement and manage programs and activities that promote academic achievement and education, sports, and physical activities, recreation, mentoring, social-emotional learning, and technology for youth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and implement programs and activities as indicated in the activity curriculum.
  • Supervise and support program participants.
  • Assist the Program Coordinator in planning, coordination, and execution of programs and activities.
  • Maintain records of program participants.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies.
  • Assist in planning and implementation of special events.
  • Provide input for program implementation and effectiveness.
  • Participate in periodic meetings as required by Program Coordinator.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to participants.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development.
  • Ability to plan effectively.
  • Group leadership skills.
  • Understanding of group dynamics and discipline.
  • Understanding of the population of youth served.

Education:

Employees must be 18 or older and enrolled in college or have some college courses.

Experience:

Must have worked or volunteered with children.

Scope of Authority:

The Activity Specialist's direct supervisor is the Programs Coordinator.

Skills Needed:

  • Communicate, listen, and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested.
  • Decision Making: Activity Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem.
  • Leadership–Be a Role Model for co-workers, volunteers, and especially members.
  • Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals.
  • Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs.
  • Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events.
  • Promote a safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Desire and ability to work with children.
  • Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
  • Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
  • Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, and self-control.
  • Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude, and behavior.
  • Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.

Other Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Be enrolled in college or have some college credits.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
  • Must attend all staff meetings.
  • Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end.
  • Be able to maintain a high level of energy.
  • Be adaptable and flexible to change.
  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.


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