STEM Coordinator

BGCNLT Truckee sites are located at Truckee Elementary and Alder Creek Middle School 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The STEM Coordinator promotes and implements the delivery of exciting, engaging, and age-appropriate STEM programs. Staff will incorporate youth development principles; provide guidance to club members; and manage behaviors resulting in a safe and positive environment for youth with emphasis on STEM-related activities. 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support the Academic Success priority outcome area
• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee and conduct the provision of day-to-day programs in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, that they receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
• Provide guidance and positive mentorship to youth.
• Program Development and Implementation
• Establish and maintain Clubhouse program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Evaluate program outcomes on a continual basis and that activities respond to youth n eeds, address their gender, and cultural diversity.

Supervision

• Maintain proper record keeping and prepare reports as directed to include but not limited to programs, activities, events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any challenges or issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in assigned staff meetings.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May oversee special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
• May be required to drive Club van periodically.
• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Maintain daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), youth members,
• and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain instructions, and advise.
• External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, and members' parents.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years of work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Able to instruct, coach, and direct varied activities.
• Able to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: sit regularly, use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to drive for errands.