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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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Branch Director

Directs and manages overall daily operations of a chartered branch under the control of the organization with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery, supervision and training of staff (direct and indirect reports), personnel issues, management of a facility, develop and manage a budget, actively engage and support a Parent Advisory Council (PAC), community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

Branch Director I: typically manages 3 to 10 FTE (direct and indirect) and a budget of up to $200,000.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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The story of the Boys Club of Salem began on October 5, 1966 when Mr. George Mills, American Legion Post officer, contacted the Boys Clubs of America to discuss organizing a Boys Club in Salem. On December 19, 1967, the Boys Club was incorporated with Mr. Walt Karlson as President and a Board of Directors of 17 community leaders.

The Boys Club opened its doors in April 1970 under the leadership of Mr. Dean Schlosser, Executive Director. The first year of programs attracted 1,013 boy members, with an average daily attendance of over 80 boys per day. The Boys Club of Salem received its national charter from Boys Clubs of America on October 13, 1970.

As the organization grew and services were added, the Board of Directors voted to add girl participation in 1983. During the same year, the organization formally changed its name to the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties.

In 1985, the Boys & Girls Club restructured its operation to ensure its mission was similar to Boys & Girls Clubs of America Mission Statement and adjusted its operation from recreation based to guidance based.

During 1989, the Board of Directors conducted a $1.2 million Capital Drive to replace the aging clubhouse. The new 25,000 square foot facility opened in the spring of 1991 and was dedicated as the Knudson Boys & Girls Club Branch. Beginning in 1992, as a result of the charge of the existing Strategic Plan, the Boys & Girls Club began outreach programs at local schools and apartment complexes. These outreach efforts were the preliminary steps towards opening additional youth centers in local neighborhoods.

A partnership with the Salem-Keizer Public Schools established opportunities to place Boys & Girls Club youth centers on school property. The first such youth center was opened in 1994 on the Swegle School campus and was called the Swegle Boys & Girls Club Branch. This partnership continued in 1997 with the establishment of the Keizer Boys & Girls Club Branch located at Kennedy School, and in 2000 the Eastwood Boys & Girls Club Branch was opened on the Hoover School campus and the Richmond Extension was opened in the Richmond School.

As a result of the organization’s 1998-2001 strategic planning process, it was identified that the community needed additional programs specifically designed to meet the needs of Salem-Keizer teenagers. In September 2001, the Board kicked off a $1.45 million Capital Drive to expand the Knudson Branch by 11,000 square feet. The new addition was opened in May 2003 and dedicated as the Doris J. Wipper Teen Center.

In response to the organization’s strategic planning findings that too many local children were slipping through the cracks of basic health care, and with the support of the Murdock Charitable Trust, the Club opened its Health Services Center in 2006. Featuring three fully operable dental chairs, the Club’s Health Services efforts are designed to prevent health problems for area youth through educational programs and activities. Local partners of the Club’s Health Services Center include the Salem-Keizer School District, Northwest Medical Teams and a number of members of the local dental community.

In 2007, the Club broke ground on the West Salem Boys & Girls Club Branch, located across the street from Walker Middle School. The regional footprint was further expanded on December 28, 2010 when the Woodburn Teen Center was fully chartered and operational.

And the story doesn’t end there! Stay tuned for more historical moments coming soon!

The Boys & Girls Club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who guides us in our efforts to provide the most impact for the youth in our community who need us most. Our Board plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction of the organization and ensuring we remain mission-focused and financially strong.

As of today, October 1, Erin Oliver has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. Erin was unanimously selected by our Board of Directors following a national search process with the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s CEO Search Team. Read more about Erin here.

For over 55 years, the Boys & Girls Club has been a trusted place for kids and teens to learn, grow, and thrive—and with the steady leadership of our Board, that legacy continues.

At Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties, there is nothing more important than the safety of our members. We work every day to create a safe, fun environment so kids can have every opportunity to be successful in life.

We do not tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind, including child sexual abuse or misconduct. From strict adherence to policies and guidelines within Club facilities and staffing structure, to employing strategic safety partnerships and tools, ensuring Club members are safe is the first step to their success. For the young people who enter the doors of a Boys & Girls Clubs each day, Clubs offer safe, inclusive spaces and experiences that empower members’ learning and growth.

Through a culture of safety, Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties continually updates robust safety policies, programs and training for our staff and volunteers that are designed to promote child safety and protect young people from threats that are present in our society.

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Building Layers of Protection to Ensure Child Safety

At Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where all young people can thrive. With dedicated staff and proven safety policies in place at each of our 8 locations, we ensure kids are protected both after school and during the summer. We also empower youth to make smart, healthy decisions through programs that foster critical thinking and personal safety. For more detailed information on our safety policies and resources for parents, please visit the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America website.

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Our Mission

To inspire and enable all youth, grades 1-12, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens through the development of a positive self-image and self-reliance.

Why Great Futures Start Here

For over 55 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties has delivered on our promise to provide the youth who need us most with support to reach their full potential. Through a comprehensive continuum of services, we provide children and teens with a platform for success by equipping them with the necessary life, academic and career-related skills to thrive in a 21st Century global society.

We operate 8 Clubhouses and Teen Centers in addition to a Health & Dental Services Center, T3: Training Teens for Tomorrow workforce development program, community athletic leagues, and outreach programs to schools and communities. In 2024, we served 9,354 youth, many of whom are from economically disadvantaged homes, qualify for free or reduced lunch, and live in single-parent households.

Our goal is to deliver programs that prepare youth for a great future. This begins with the imperative to provide a safe environment that keeps kids engaged, active and happy in the hours after school and during the summer and prepares them with the a skill set that aligns academics with future career pathways and industry trends.