At Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland, every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Whether you work behind the scenes or directly with youth, your time and talent gives hundreds of kids the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
APPLY
If you’re interested in working for Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro, please submit a resume, cover letter and application to [email protected]
If you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone or contact us by email. Please include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation to support you during the job application process.
HAVE FUN. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. LOVE YOUR JOB.
Full Time Opportunities
Youth Programs Manager – FT positions available at Regence, Blazers, Wattles and Rockwood
BGCP is currently searching for a Youth Programs Manager. Youth Programs Manager (YPM) is a Club management level position that requires critical thinking, aptitude in supervision, coaching and mentorship, and the ability to act decisively in emergency situations. With the direction of Club and Program leadership, the YPM is responsible for leading a part-time team of 3-6 Youth Development Mentors (YDM) in the creation and execution of high-quality Club programming for elementary age youth demonstrated by positive measurable outcomes and impact on Club Members.
This position works under the direction of the Club Director and collaboratively with the Senior Director of Youth Programs to ensure that programs offered are in alignment with the overall values and goals identified by BGCP. The YPM contributes to the recruitment of the part-time Youth Development Mentors (YDMs), oversees their targeted mentorship and manages their performance plans and reviews. The YPM may be asked to manage daily facility operations and/or perform administrative duties when the Club Director is absent.
Position Responsibilities
• Directly responsible for ensuring safe and effective supervision of Youth Development Mentors (YDM) Club members and programs.
• Lead the Club team in creating a balanced annual program activity plan.
• Mentor and supervise YDMs and provide on-going feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Recruit, mentor and conduct employee reviews for YDMs in collaboration with the Club director.
• Oversee the successful administration of measurement instruments within the Club for the collection of reliable evaluative and outcome data and work with the Sr. Director of Youth Programs to utilize the data to strengthen the Club experience.
• Collaborate with FT leadership team to maintain Club culture dedicated to engaging stakeholders in the mission and work of the organization.
• Mediate and manage difficult conversations with BGCP families and communities while upholding BGCP standards and policies for the safety of all children.
• Responsibly steward efforts and initiatives involving government and non-government grants, funders, prospective donors, community leaders and our families.
• Design and execute horizon broadening activities for members to engage in the world outside the Club.
Salary: $35,000.00/a year
FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part time positions available
Youth Development Mentor – PT positions available in N. Portland and Hillsboro
BGCP is currently searching for a Youth Development Mentor (YDM) that focuses on the delivery of activities and mentorship to elementary-aged youth that supports their developmental growth toward a great future. YDMs plan and deliver programming to their age-based (early, middle, or late elementary) stable cohort of (10 max) youth in the Arts, Education, Character & Leadership, Health & Wellness, and Sports & Recreation. YDMs steward a climate that is inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive and engage their cohort in trauma-informed, restorative, and developmentally appropriate behavior management and discipline.
*Please note that our North Clackamas sites will operating virtually until at least November 5th. Thus, we are looking for individuals that are able to work independently from home (BGCP can provide a computer if needed, however internet is required) and who will be comfortable transitioning to in-person programs when schools reopen.
Pay Rate – $15.00 per hour
Seasonal (6/1/2021-8/20/21) Youth Development Mentor – PT positions available at multiple locations
BGCP is currently searching for a Summer Youth Development Mentor (YDM) that focuses on the delivery of activities and mentorship to elementary-aged youth that supports their developmental growth toward a great future. YDMs plan and deliver programming to their age-based (early, middle, or late elementary) stable cohort of (10 max) youth in the Arts, Education, Character & Leadership, Health & Wellness, and Sports & Recreation. YDMs steward a climate that is inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive and engage their cohort in trauma-informed, restorative, and developmentally appropriate behavior management and discipline.
*Please note that our North Clackamas sites will be operating virtually until at least November 5th. Thus, we are looking for individuals that are able to work independently from home (BGCP can provide a computer if needed, however internet is required) and who will be comfortable transitioning to in-person programs when schools reopen.
Pay Rate – $15.00 per hour
Front Desk – PT position available Wattles
The front desk is the main point of safety, customer service, measurement, and the nerve center of the Club. This position is essential to a high functioning Club. The front desk is responsible for checking youth in and out so we have reliable data regarding attendance, interfacing with parents and community members in a way that is a role model for our youth, and working with kids doing special projects. The Youth Development Associate – Front Desk needs to be very organized, take pride in presenting a professional environment and communicate effectively at the workplace. Any other responsibilities that support the organization, its members and the community will be required on a regular basis. This position is Part-Time and does not have direct responsibility for staff supervision.
Pay Rate – $15.00 per hour
Discover your calling
Many of our Youth Development Associates have discovered their calling for community and youth engagement by working at the Boys & Girls Club. Past YDAs have gone into jobs in many fields, including:
- Camp counselors
- Sports coaches
- Youth corrections officers
- Social workers
- Teachers
- Educational assistants
- Nonprofit careers
- Club management
- Healthcare careers
- Higher education
- Community relations
- Education administration
- Youth development careers
Rep Portland
At the Boys & Girls Club, we get the opportunity to work in the communities we live in. We partner with many great Portland businesses and organizations to provide special opportunities for our club members. In the last year, we’ve partnered with companies like:
- Portland Timbers & Thorns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Moda Health
- Treehouse
- Comcast
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Nike
- Adidas
- Harry’s Fresh Foods
- Fred Meyer
- Safeway
Equal Employment Opportunity
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, martial or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in any of our activities or operations.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact BGCP through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.