In PersonOccasional travel to various locations in Monterey County is required.
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least three years of experience in youth development.
Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and the Internet for productivity.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and bend, lift, and stretch.
Ability to remain stationary, including standing or sitting, for up to 25% of the shift.
Willingness to travel occasionally to various locations in Monterey County to provide program services.
Eligibility for employment in the United States.
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model and mentor to youth ages 6–14, guiding them through personal and educational challenges.
Implement daily after-school activities and school-day programming that are developmentally appropriate and engaging.
Provide homework support for elementary and middle school youth.
Facilitate college, career preparation, and life-skills workshops, including college tours.
Support monthly case management for youth ages 11–14.
Maintain a safe, positive, fun, and impactful Club environment for approximately 75–100 youth each day.
Apply classroom management and positive discipline practices to address youth behavior.
Implement Club program goals, activities, and schedules.
Support membership enrollment, track program attendance, and support recruitment strategies.
Work collaboratively with the Site Supervisor to hire, train, and manage Youth Development Professionals and volunteers.
Supervise and manage the work performance of direct reports.
Plan and facilitate training and promote professional development.
Engage parents, teachers, school staff, and liaisons to support youth success and program efforts.
Support special-event planning and execution in coordination with Operations.
Identify safety, maintenance, and technology issues for the supervisor and Operations Department.
Understand and comply with formal agreements with city and district partners.
Assist with marketing programs to the Monterey Bay community.
Maintain safety and order during field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations.
Comply with site safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Assist with inventory and ensure equipment and supplies are maintained and used appropriately.
Provide support to other departments or sites and perform other duties aligned with the primary function.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
Connectedness to and experience working and living in the Monterey Peninsula.
Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse youth and people.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Description
Title:Impact Specialist, Monterey-Full Time
Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt; generally to be scheduled between 8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday with occasional later evening and weekend responsibilities.
Reports to: Site Supervisor, Monterey
Location: Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Ave., Monterey, CA
BGCMC MISSION:
“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, Monterey, the Impact Specialist I drives youth success through outstanding, Mission-driven and integrity-centered leadership at the Monterey site. S/he accomplishes this by engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven programs serving youth ages 6-14. S/he accomplishes this by engaging youth in age-appropriate and outcome-driven programs with specialized focus on academic success, literacy support and intervention. This includes ensuring a safe, positive, fun and impactful Clubhouse environment that engages hundreds of diverse youth to ultimately achieve on-time grade progression, high school graduation, college/ postsecondary readiness and education leading to a livable wage career, healthy lifestyle and engaged citizenship. The Impact Specialist I’s primary work location is the Boys & Girls Club administrative office in Seaside and the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center in the afternoons.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Youth Success
Serve as role model to youth exemplifying the pillars of Good Character & Citizenship
Serve as a mentor to guide youth through personal and educational challenges
Foster a safe, positive, fun and impactful program where participants acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence
Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, respect for others, and a strong commitment to the positive development and well-being of youth
Model appropriate behavior, professionalism, responsibility, and respectful communication at all times
Implement daily after-school activities that are developmentally appropriate and engaging for youth ages 6-14
Deliver school day programming in Monterey Bay area schools
Foster a safe, positive, fun, and impactful Club environment where 75-100 youth attend daily
Provide homework support for elementary and middle school youth
Assist with facilitation of college, career preparation, and life skills workshops including college tours
Support monthly case management for youth 11-14 years old
Demonstrate mastery of classroom management
Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind
Support a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth for their efforts and achievements
Implement Club program goals, activities, and schedules
Support membership enrollment and track program attendance
Support recruitment strategies to grow Club participation to meet program goals
Ensure program environment is safe and inviting for all participants
Program Staff Supervision and Development
Work collaboratively with the Site Supervisor in hiring, training, and managing Youth Development Professionals and Volunteers
Supervise and manage the work performance of direct reports
Plans and facilitates training and promotes professional development
Program Development & Public Relations
Implement daily activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals, efficiency standards, and quality specifications
Support membership enrollment and track program attendance
Engage parents to support youth success
Support team on special event planning and execution in coordination with Operations
Identify any safety, maintenance, and technology issues to supervisor and the Operations Department
Work with teachers/staff/liaisons as needed to support program efforts
Understand and comply with formal agreements (Memorandum of Understanding) with city and district partners
Assist with marketing programs to the Monterey Bay community
Maintains safety and order of program, including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures
Adhere to safety policies and procedures determined by each site location
Assist with maintaining inventory, ensure equipment/supplies are in good working order and stewarded for intended use
Collateral Duties
Provide support as assigned to other departments and/or sites
Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling primary function of position
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of three years experience in youth development
Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing AI, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Internet for maximum productivity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have reliable transportation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The ability to lift up to 25 lbs
The ability to bend, lift, stretch
Willingness to occasional travel to various locations in Monterey County to provide program services
The ability to remain in stationary position including standing or sitting for up to 25% of shift
Highly desirable qualifications:
Bi-lingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
Connectedness and experience working and living in the Monterey Peninsula
Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement
Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
First Aid & CPR Certification
COMPENSATION:
Salary range begins at $23.00 to $24.16 per hour. Paid benefits package including paid vacation, paid sick leave, plus paid California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family sick leave, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plan investment options. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.