POSITION

High School Leadership Manager

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 High School Leadership Manager collaborates with BGCP staff at the Forest and the other sites serving high school students, including our East Palo Alto Clubhouse and school campus-based programs, and external partners to create and execute Character and Leadership Programs focused on creating leadership opportunities for high school students within the Redwood City Clubhouse (Forest High School Center) and the community.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teen Staff Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Teen Staff program, including onboarding, scheduling, timesheet support, training coordination, and ongoing supervision
• Facilitate monthly professional development sessions for Teen Staff
• Support Teen Staff in building workplace readiness, leadership, communication, and professional skills
• Introduce teens to career exploration opportunities, internships, and workforce development experiences
• Support Teen Staff participants in demonstrating growth in leadership, workplace readiness, and professional development skills

Teen Leadership Programs

• Lead the implementation of Character & Leadership Development programs and initiatives
• Support and advise Keystone Leadership Officers and other teen leadership groups
• Coordinate leadership activities including Youth of the Year, Torch Club, community service projects, and civic engagement initiatives
• Develop culturally relevant programming and activities that support teen growth, identity development, and leadership skills
• Plan and facilitate monthly workshops, panels, forums, and critical dialogue sessions focused on leadership, civic responsibility, workforce readiness, and social issues impacting youth
• Support Keystone in maintaining at least 15 active members with strong year-over-year retention
• Support Keystone members in leading at least four large-scale community service projects annually
• Establish and support a Youth of the Year cohort of at least 10 members annually

Teen Engagement & Outreach

• Support recruitment and retention efforts for Forest High School members and leadership programs
• Assist with outreach initiatives and 8th-grade transition efforts to increase teen participation
• Help maintain an active and visible leadership program presence on school campuses and within the community
• Serve as a liaison between Forest High School Center staff, teens, families, and community partners to strengthen services and resources available to youth
• Support consistent implementation of teen leadership and workforce development programs with high levels of engagement and participation

Program Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with Clubhouse and school site staff to strengthen teen programming and member engagement
• Partner with BGCA and Regional Advisory Council partners to access training, tools, and leadership resources
• Maintain strong partnerships and collaboration across school staff, community partners, and BGCP teams
• Assist with planning and implementation of Community Friday events and other teen-focused activities
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Clubhouse Director
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned to support evolving organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years working with high school aged youth
• Commitment to BGCP’s mission and vision
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment
• Spanish fluency is a plus

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 80% sitting and 20% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

Redwood City Clubhouse

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm Occasional evenings and weekends as needed to support programs, events, and organizational activities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $28.00 - 34.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)

Health Benefits: Full-Time Employees: BGCP covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums; 50% for dependents

Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan

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.