Teen Program Director

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)