LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS COORDINATOR

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA
Saint Cloud, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.03 - $21.00 an hour
17 hours ago

Benefits

Paid jury duty
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation

Full Job Description

Life & Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Department: Program
Reports To: Senior Site Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Hourly

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential. If you would like to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota.

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Life & Workforce Readiness program for a designated Club, with an emphasis on middle school and high school development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Development & Mentorship

Create a positive environment that supports youth development:
- Promote and encourage program participation.
- Apply youth development techniques.
- Provide guidance and serve as a role model.
- Engage directly with youth in program activities.
Serve as an adult mentor to all Club youth.
Provide career mentorship through individual and small group support to prepare youth for employment and career opportunities.
Offer personalized guidance on post-secondary education and career pathways.

Program Facilitation & Support

Facilitate small-group workforce readiness programs for middle and high school members.
Assist with member recruitment to increase participation in workforce readiness initiatives.
Collaborate with Club leadership to ensure program success and alignment with organizational goals.
Help establish program objectives and ensure deliverables are met or exceeded.

Community Engagement & Events

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations and employers.
Plan and coordinate off-site workforce readiness experiences at various workplaces.
Assist in organizing community events related to workforce readiness.

Compliance & Safety

Conduct daily pre- and post-operation safety inspections of the program area.
Participate in all grant-related training and reporting to ensure compliance.
Attend all required and recommended Club training and staff meetings.

Team Collaboration

Actively collaborate with Club staff, providing support and sharing resources.

Additional Responsibilities

Foster a productive work environment by collaborating with staff and volunteers.
Participate in special programs and events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to relate with children in a Boys & Girls Club environment.
Ability to engage with the general public and community organizations.
Ability to organize, supervise, and inspire members in a safe environment.
Must meet all requirements set forth by BGC’s insurer for the operation of any motor vehicle in course and scope of the position’s duties.
Ability to pass Department of Human Services background check.

Fundamental Relationships

Maintains close daily contact with Club staff, Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information. Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, parents/guardians, and others to provide a positive Club experience.

Benefits

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota (BGCMN) offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. Here is a summary of the key benefits:

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to HSA.
Insurance: Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match, fully vested immediately.
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2–4 weeks based on tenure), holiday pay for BGCMN’s recognized holidays, sick time, and mandatory paid 5-day rest period.

Other benefits include workers' compensation, free KIDSTOP services for 2 dependent children, bereavement leave, EAP counseling, jury duty pay, and Social Security participation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Regularly: walking, bending, reaching, stretching, hearing, seeing, repetitive hand motions, carrying up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally: lifting up to 50 lbs., and stationary work.

Equipment Use

Regularly: personal computer, phones, two-way radios, copy/scan machines, motor vehicle, hand tools.
Occasionally: kitchen equipment, hand tools, Audio Visual equipment.

Work Environment

Regularly: indoor and outdoor work in varied weather conditions, team and independent work, noisy conditions.
Occasionally: odors, and varied lighting.

Mental Demands

Regularly: managing workplace stressors, handling belligerent behaviors.

Substance Exposure & Protective Equipment

Occasionally: exposure to chemicals or body fluids.
Occasionally: use of protective gear (gloves, masks, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, with or without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.