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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit

Program Specialist -Eastpointe

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Prepare Youth for Success Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that supports strong Youth Development Outcomes. Build positive, professional relationships with members and serve as a consistent role model. Encourage participation by promoting programs, engaging members throughout the day, and supporting new member orientations. Help members explore creative, entrepreneurial, and career-based pathways through hands-on activities and industry exposure. Foster positive youth development through relationship building, mentoring, skill development and youth voice opportunity. Promote social-emotional learning, leadership development and belonging. Program Development & Implementation Plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality programs that support youth learning and development. Lead engaging activities in digital media, arts, music, mobility innovation, creative technology, entrepreneurship, and industry-led workshops. Create opportunities for participants to develop new skills, explore career pathways, and build confidence through hands-on learning experiences. Ensure all programs are delivered in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes creativity and personal growth. Facilitate daily programming with energy, clarity, and effective classroom management. Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles while maintaining engagement. Support collaboration with volunteers, corporate partners, guest speakers, and creatives, a participating in programming. Maintain all program spaces—including creative labs, studios, and equipment—to ensure functionality and safety. Ensure programs comply with safety guidelines, childcare licensing standards, and BGCGD policies. Support Club events such as showcases, special events, performances, pop-ups, exhibitions, and partner activations. Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience working with youth (preferred in creative, education, enrichment or tech environments). Experience may include volunteer service, internships, practicum experience or paid employment. Knowledge or interest in one or more creative hub content areas: digital media, art, design, music, science/tech, entrepreneurship, mobility/STEM, or related fields. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to engage youth in high-energy, diverse programming. Comfortable using technology and learning new platforms (MyClubHub, Canvas, etc.) Must pass BGCGD background check and meet safety requirements. Ability to work scheduled shifts, including evenings and occasional weekends. CPR/ First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Nice to
Haves:
Knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing regulations Understanding of youth to staff ratio requirements
Youth Development Pay Rate:
$18/hour

Benefits

  • Leadership Development

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A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.

$90,410 / year median in Michigan

+13% projected growth

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