Career Bound Manager

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• Guides members in career and college exploration and developing their Personalized Academic and Career Plans;
• Ensures members engage in post-secondary preparation and completion/submission of college application and FAFSA submission;
• Hires and manages part-time certified teacher (CB Coach), who provide individualized and/or group academic tutoring or tutoring referrals, lead SAT/ACT preparation and essay writing instruction, and coach members regarding academic and post-secondary planning;
• Supports the CB Coach in identifying scholarship opportunities, tracking process for completed applications, and award recognition for all members;
• Organizes and leads college tours, delivers BGCA curricula, and implements Team Teen Critical Mentoring program;
• Manage the Youth Volunteer Corps, Keystone Club, Youth of the Year competition, and graduation celebrations;
• Hire and efficiently manage a maximum of (6) Jr. Staff during Summer Camp;
• Supports the AmeriCorps members assigned to support the CB program in collaboration with AmeriCorps Program Manager;
• Conduct or cohost quarterly teen and family workshops on financial planning, making college a reality, FAFSA, and additional topics, as needed;
• Manage program & project-specific budget(s), following a pre-determined spending schedule.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with club staff, and supervisor to receive/provide information and discuss issues.
• External: Maintain contact and build relationships with community groups, schools external staff, volunteers and others to recruit or to assist in resolving challenges.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited, four-year university or college in a field related to education (or combination of AA degree and 5+ years of youth development experience).
• Project Management processes and concept development knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of post-secondary education application and FAFSA process.
• Knowledge of Palm Beach County high school education system and related resources.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop & implement programs, including overseeing staff.
• Understanding of and commitment to outcome measurement.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Strong personal commitment to BGCPBC’s mission and vision.
• Energetic collaborator skilled in building and facilitating relationships with BGCPBC staff, external staff, external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in mission advancement.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• CDL desired but not required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Moderate noise level.
• Ability to speak, listen or hear the telephone, use calculator, computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to operate a large vehicle and obtain a CDL desired but not required.

Company Description

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone—they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.