BGCL Is Hiring an Assistant Director of Education

July 25, 2019

BGCL is seeking an Assistant Director of Education to plan, coordinate and execute a comprehensive college and career preparatory program (Planning for the Future) for high school age students. Responsibilities include:

College Preparation (fall – winter):

• Introductory workshop of the Planning for the Future Program

• Coordinating fall college fair (over 20 colleges and universities usually attend)

• Set up college tours and bring students on these tours

• Nominate and assist students with Posse and Torch (Northeastern University) Scholarship Application

• Coordinate college application process workshop by bringing in outside presenters

• Coordinate workshop on saving for college

• Facilitate goal0setting workshop

• Assist youth members with college essays

• Host a FASFA presentation 

• Regularly meet with seniors to make sure they are on track with college application deadlines

• Host scholarship nights

Career Preparation (spring – summer):

• Facilitate resume writing workshop

• Hold mock interviews

• Discuss proper business attire and workplace dos and don’ts

• Develop summer internship sites 

• Place qualified youth members at internship sites

• Coordinate with internship employers as necessary

• Assist in planning and preparing for annual graduation party

Other Duties:

• Co-manage homework room with Director of Education

• Help kids with nightly homework assignments

• Assign and monitor homework room volunteers

• Assist Teen Director with coordination of Keystone Club (youth leadership group)

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays: Some, depending on Keystone programs and special events

Summers & Vacations: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• BA degree

• Experience working with youth

• Knowledge of the college application process and financial aid process

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to develop positive relationships with youth members

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff