Youth Development Director
Company: Madison Square Boys
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Since 1884, Madison has been saving and enhancing the lives of
youth by providing youth development services for children in New
York City's most disadvantaged communities. Our programs are
engineered to empower each member to achieve three priority
outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and the
adoption of a Healthy Lifestyle. Every day, Madison provides
thousands of children with a safe and positive environment, one
where fun is encouraged and positive role models are plentiful. A
founding member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Madison currently
serves more than 5,000 youth, ages 6 to 18, at five sites
throughout Brooklyn, Bronx, and Harlem. We are offering an exciting
opportunity for a Youth Development Director at our following
clubhouses: Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse - Bronx, NYNavy Yard Clubhouse
- Brooklyn, NYPinkerton Clubhouse - Harlem, NY This is a full-time
position working 35 hours a week Monday through Friday in the
afternoon and evening. The Youth Development Director will be
responsible for planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating
departmental leadership development programs, activities and events
and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed. Youth
Development Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Recruit
members for Character and Leadership Development programs.Deliver
fun and engaging programming for boys and girls, ages 6-18.Ensure
the effective delivery of all programs in the Good Character and
Citizenship priority outcome area.Thoroughly evaluate all assigned
departmental programs.Conduct periodic inventory of departmental
equipment, recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and
resources to support programs and order required materials and
maintain the assigned budget.Collaborate with outside entities to
enhance programs and services, families, schools and other
organizations and institutions.Participate in organizational
meetings and conferences as requested.Ensure a healthy, safe
environment in program areas. Youth Development Director Required
Skills/Knowledge:College degree preferred required from a
state-accredited university or college and a minimum of two years'
experience in a related field.Ability to communicate effectively
with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a
range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and
professional manner.Highly motivated and dedicated to the
organizational mission.Strong written and verbal communication
skills are essential.Proven track record of engaging youth in a
responsible and mature manner.As a condition of employment,
employees must have proof that they are fully vaccinated for
COVID-19. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after
receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccine series, or two
weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. We offer a
professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package
including 403(b) and pension plan for Youth Development Director
position. EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS PI183130502
Keywords: Madison Square Boys, New York , Youth Development Director, Executive , Brooklyn, New York
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