Careers
Whatever your passion is, there’s a kid who has the same passion that would like you to be their mentor. Help to write a new chapter while making memories and earn money doing what you love to do. All the while making a difference to kids. Share your passion today.
A diverse group of civic-minded youth advocates are employed by the Boys & Girls Club. From Clubhouses to Support Services, dedicated and fully-trained staff work in support of developing the young people of our community.
Each member of our highly respected team is encouraged to advance professionally in their respective arena of influence. Guidance is provided through orientations, development trainings, staff gatherings, and direct peer-to-peer mentoring/coaching. Competitive compensation and/or benefits are provided to full and part-time staff.
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*Youth Development Professionals - Full-time hours available during summer months only, part-time is year-round.
Full Time Openings
- Chief Executive Officer
An exciting opportunity to lead the growing Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties is open, and we are looking for our next Chief Executive Officer to make a positive impact on kids’ lives. We’re seeking candidates who will lead the overall planning and operation of the organization – while providing leadership, direction, and support to the Board of Directors. You will be responsible for bringing the organization’s mission to life, as you work to ensure that area kids and teens achieve great futures by delivering a safe and fun space, creating an engaging Club experience, and managing caring professionals to guide them along the way.
Part Time Openings
- Program Director I
The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Designing for Impact (DFI) programming within a designated Club. Program responsibility supports BGCA priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Citizenship as well as the local organization’s goals related to DFI (expert volunteers, advancing technology, 21st century skills). The Program Director also serves as a secondary site manager, with primary concern for programs, volunteer engagement and staff development.
- Transportation Specialist
Transportation Specialist is responsible for driving our daily weekday shuttle service between elementary and middle schools and the Club, using one of the Boys & Girls Club’s 14-passenger Minotour buses. Our shuttle routes include multiple trips to local schools during the after school time (between 1:30pm and 5:00pm).
Additional responsibilities may include providing support for the after school meal service. This includes warming and plating meals for youth and teens, inventory and control of supplies, and ensuring that optimum sanitation, hygiene and safety standards of kitchen, food service area and food storage are consistently maintained.
- Teen Program Coordinator
The Teen Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating and implementing targeted teen programming at a Boys & Girls Club Branch. At times may serve as a secondary facility lead as a designated Boys & Girls Club location. This individual will work closely with school and community partners to develop a collaborative youth development program that meets the needs of youths in grades 6th-12th. Additionally, the Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing implementation of grant-funded programs targeting middle school and high school members.
- Teen Program Coordinator (WOODBURN)
The Teen Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating and implementing targeted teen programming at a Boys & Girls Club Branch. At times may serve as a secondary facility lead as a designated Boys & Girls Club location. This individual will work closely with school and community partners to develop a collaborative youth development program that meets the needs of youths in grades 6th-12th. Additionally, the Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing implementation of grant-funded programs targeting middle school and high school members.
- Youth Development Professional
Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) are responsible for overseeing the delivery of targeted youth development programming in one or more of the five program areas: Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; Character & Leadership; Sports, Fitness & Recreation; and Arts & Innovation (STEAM).
Youth Development Professionals are expected to implement targeted programming along with ensuring a safe environment for the youth. The Youth Development Professional will report to the Branch Director of the assigned location.
- Youth Development Professional Education Specialists
Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) Education Specialists are responsible for overseeing the delivery of targeted youth development programming in areas designated by grant funding opportunities. Examples of programming areas could include but not limited to: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), Cultures & Countries, Heritage/Of the Month Programming, fabric arts, coding, foreign languages, world festivals & foods, robotics, Art Literacy, Reading Literacy, Digital Media, Game Creation, Basics of computers & typing, civic engagement/service/ government topics, debate, mock trial, team building activities, jewelry making, dance education, animal/animal care, photography, recording studio arts, or areas of your interest to make learning fun and exciting, etc. YDP Education Specialists are expected to implement programming from above along with ensuring a safe environment for the youth. This position involves working at all club locations in Salem (Seven clubs are located within 10 minutes of our flagship location off of 1395 Summer St. NE).
- Youth Sports Professional
The Youth Sports Professional position is responsible for refereeing youth sports contest working with 1st-6th grade youth. This individual will be working as a member of the Athletic Department and will strive for a positive experience for all participants while maintaining a safe environment.