Program Director

Program Director 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars East Palo Alto, CA $90,000

• $105,000 a year
• Full-time Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula 16 reviews $90,000
• $105,000 a year
• Full-time

POSITION

Program Director

OUR MISSION

To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION

All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES

Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Director at BGCP supports the daily operations, staff supervision, and academic and enrichment program implementation within the high school clubhouse location in East Palo Alto. This role ensures a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where youth can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. This role reports to the Site Director, East Palo Alto Clubhouse.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming & Event Management:

Lead Clubhouse team with daily execution of school-year and summer academics and enrichment programming activities Support the execution of longer-term program projects & events including, but not limited to: quarterly showcases, teen nights, Youth of the Year, and student field trips Support family engagement efforts including, but not limited to: family orientations and dinners Lead recruitment and retention efforts to ensure student engagement in academic and enrichment programs meet the required student targets Conduct monthly program and PQA observations to improve program quality

Strategic Planning & Curriculum Development:

Review and provide feedback on unit and daily lesson plans for academic and enrichment staff Develop collaborative strategies across program departments to elevate program quality and alignment across all programming at the Clubhouse Develop the East Palo Alto Clubhouse playbook that captures the vision and execution of high school programming to be used as an onboarding tool for new team members

Collaboration and Partnership Building:

Support school partner meetings and efforts with feeder high schools to share program outcomes with school leadership and maintain strong collaboration Support Clubhouse tours and other development events in collaboration with Development, Teen Staff and the Site Leadership Collaborate with internal teams and key stakeholders to support program goals including: The Forest (RWC Clubhouse), Future Grads, BCSL, and other central support teams

Evaluation and Impact Assessment:

Support the development of strategic objectives and site plan for the EPA Clubhouse that guides team members' individual goals and scope of work Use data and outcomes to improve program effectiveness Support the Clubhouse's quarterly Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry to assess goal progress

Staff Management & Operations:

Supervise, support, and train Academic and Enrichment Clubhouse team members Support weekly staff meetings for effective Clubhouse and program operations Manage day-to-day program operations, including: scheduling, safety protocols, and facility upkeep Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience working with youth in an educational or after-school setting. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment. Passion for youth development and commitment to equity. Experience in program coordination, staff supervision, or community engagement preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; and some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling. The role also requires significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity. The position may occasionally involve lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Generally, the job requires approximately 20% sitting and 80% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

East Palo Alto Clubhouse

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday

• Friday, 10:30AM
• 7:30PM, including occasional weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Employment Status:

Full-Time, Salary Pay Range:

$90,000

• $105,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE)

Health Benefits:

You are entitled to company-provided medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance paid at 100% by BGCP with additional buy up options beginning on your start date

Retirement Benefits:

You will be able to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after ninety days of employment Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits

Sick Time:

Full-time employees are front-loaded 40 hours of paid sick time annually Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

Disclaimer:

The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.