JOB SUMMARY

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes seeks a 35-hour per week Program Manager to provide leadership and oversight to club’s overall program. Responsibilities will include planning, development and implementation of programs; establishing strategies for recruitment and retention of youth: and program-related administrative duties. Develops and implements programs and oversees program staff and volunteers. Directs the daily club-wide operations for members. Performs related administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day program activities
• Develops and implements plans for recruitment and retention of Club members
• Represents Club programs in the community
• Engages members in a variety of programs and activities, providing instruction and constructive feedback.
• Provides informal guidance to assist members in their educational, personal, physical social, emotional and vocational needs.
• Ensures the appropriate conduct and safety of members in the Club environment.
• Plans and oversees the administration of club-wide programs and activities, including goal-setting and evaluation.
• Works with community partners and agencies to implement grant programming.
• Completes administrative duties such as maintaining statistics and producing Club program publicity.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in special programs and events such as Youth of the Year and Vergennes Day
• May be required to occasionally transport Club members
• Consults with parents, guardians and others regarding member and Club issues

Relationships

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional & volunteers), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines, instruct and advise

External: Maintains professional contact with community groups, schools, and organizations to promote the Club program, seek out partnership opportunities and address issues. Communicates with members’ parents, guardians, and counselors to offer support and address problems/issues.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Four year degree in related field from accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and on social media sites
• Team minded individual who handles deadlines, is self- motivated and looks to grow their skills while fostering a collaborative work environment
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management capabilities
• Willingness to “do what it takes” to contribute to the success of the Club
• Mandatory first aid and CPR certifications

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office / recreational center setting into the early evening.
• Ability to hear and see well enough to supervise youth activities is critical.
• Some travel is necessary for which private means of transportation is required.
• Some weekend work may be required. Must pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Regular daily scheduled work hours 11:00 AM-6:30 PM

DO NOT APPLY ON BGCA WEBSITE. 

Competitive compensation including generous benefit package.

Send letter of interest and resume to jill@bgcvergennes.org