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City of Cambridge
Youth Center Teen Program Director
Cambridge, MA
Aug 25, 2024
$56,754 - $69,304 a year
Full-time
Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with Youth Center Director, oversee the Teen Programming for youth ages 14-19 including:

  • Create and deliver a variety of youth programs that engage teens in developmentally appropriate projects ranging from social, recreational, educational and enrichment activities.
  • Develop and maintain a safe and supportive environment that responds to and supports the needs and interests of each child and fosters positive and supportive relationships with and between youth and staff.
  • Ensure programs meet standards of high-quality, best practices in Youth Development.
  • Provide outreach to and develop partnerships with other youth-serving agencies.
  • Promote Youth Center activities and programming to attract new members, volunteers and collaborating partners.
  • Supervise Part-time Youth Workers and provide ongoing feedback and support.
  • With Youth Center Director, assist with the recruitment, hiring and training of staff.
  • Maintain ongoing documentation of daily activities, work with youth, families, and staff.
  • Maintain accurate records including attendance, finances, incidents reports, etc.
  • Participate in ongoing program evaluations, both internal and external.
  • Participate in ongoing staff development programs to enhance program practices and quality.
  • Manage program budget, spending and tracking.
  • Participate in Youth Programs' committees.
  • Maintain program materials and supplies.
  • Plan and implement Youth Center and related community events.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
  • Minimum of three years' experience managing youth programs and supervising staff.
  • Background in Youth Development and understanding of social/emotional needs of teens/youth.
  • Experience in working with urban youth.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and ability to follow through with multiple projects.
  • Experience with collaborative, team-oriented environments.
  • Interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity, respect for differences, and effective communication.
  • The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Main work environment is busy Youth Center. The noise level can be extremely loud. Youth Centers include classroom like settings, open environments & gymnasium. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift fifty pounds and participate in activities that require physical exertion.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation and Sick leave eligible
  • Sick Incentive Pay Eligible
  • 3 Personal days
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • Management Allowance, $2,700/year
  • City employee commuter benefits (T-Pass reimbursement, Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle membership)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter 
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Youth Center Teen Program Director
City of Cambridge
Cambridge, MA
Aug 25, 2024
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