POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Program Director II, Mentorship & Careers

Department

Education

Primary Location

McKenzie Regional Workforce Center

Hybrid/Partially Remote

Limited

Reports To

Director of Education: Careers & Leadership

Position Level

 Individual Contributor 

Direct Service Position

100 %

Exemption Status

Exempt (Salaried)

POSITION SUMMARY & OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Program Director II, Mentorship & Careers will lead and oversee BGCDC’s Middle School Mentorship & Career Exploration Initiative, designed to engage youth in grades 6 – 8 in early career awareness, goal-setting, and relationship-based mentorship. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong community partnerships, coordinating mentor recruitment and training, developing youth-facing career exploration programming, and managing data-driven program evaluation. The Program Director will ensure the successful planning, implementation, and growth of this initiative, aligning it with BGCDC pathways for high-school-aged youth and long-term work-based learning opportunities.

This is a grant-funded position supported by the McKenzie Foundation, with funding guaranteed for one year (February 1, 2026–January 27, 2027). Continuation of the role beyond this period is subject to future funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES 

Leadership and Program Development 60%

• Lead the development and implementation of the Middle School Mentorship Program including career awareness activities, small group and cohort experiences, and personal career portfolios.
• Recruit, train, and support mentors in collaboration with community partners
• Develop and deliver mentor onboarding and training to ensure impactful, outcomes-focused engagement.
• Coordinate cohort-based youth recruitment processes and maintain appropriate caseloads of participants.
• Create clear communication systems for schedules, pick-ups/drop-offs, and updates to families and staff.
• Integrate career exploration events, job shadowing experiences, and potential work-based learning opportunities into program models.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making through quarterly evaluations, surveys, and outcome tracking.
• Contribute to creating a positive Club atmosphere for youth development, involving program collaboration, attendance, implementation of BGCDC membership requirements, and participation in regular meetings
• Lead infrastructure development including mentor agreements, transportation planning, and marketing strategy.
• Track and report on weekly attendance and membership goals 
• Develop and implement a transportation schedule aligned with youth participation needs and mentor availability.

Partnership Management 30%

• Maintain an environment that is supportive to volunteers and sustains partnerships with community organizations.
• Develop and maintain formal partnerships with external organizations to support mentor recruitment, training, and youth career exploration experiences.
• Secure mentor commitments using partnership agreements and manage ongoing communication and relationship development.
• Collaborate with BGCDC departments and school district partners to establish data-sharing, recruitment, and support systems.
• Collaborate regularly with partners to report program information, ensure alignment on goals and progress, and coordinate on how to best support members
• Engage local middle schools and school districts to align on data sharing, recruitment priorities, and intervention strategies for youth not currently served by BGCDC.
• Build bridges to BGCDC high-school pathways for long-term mentorship and paid work-based learning opportunities.

Strategic Planning and Recruitment 10%

• Lead and develop annual programming plan.
• Supervise and ensure recruitment of new membership when applicable.
• Create and manage comprehensive mentor recruitment & retention strategy.
• Develop materials for early career exploration portfolios and post-secondary readiness benchmarks.
• Plan program scale and sustainability strategies based on benchmarked outcomes.
• Engage in future planning to expand program work-based learning and paid internship pathways

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed.  
• Support Boys & Girls Clubs special events as assigned. 
• Engage in professional development and learning opportunities relevant to role 
• Consult with families concerning member and Club issues as needed. 

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in creating annual budget.
• Responsible for tracking and implementation of expense tracking.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: As an integral part of our team, you will maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (both professional and volunteer), Club members, and your supervisor. This continuous communication ensures the seamless exchange of information, facilitates discussions on pertinent issues, clarifies guidelines and instructions, provides instruction and guidance, and offers counseling when necessary.

External: Externally, you will maintain contact as needed with various community groups, schools, members' parents, and other stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and assist in resolving any arising issues. By actively engaging with these external partners, you contribute to creating a supportive network and ensuring the well-being of our members within the broader community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Fact Finding, Innovating, Judgment, Problem Solving, Systemic Thinking 
• Developing Organizational Talent: Coaching, Delegating, Performance Management, Providing Feedback, Staff Development
• Leadership Skills: Developing Commitment, Empowering, Encouraging Innovation, Facilitation, Influencing, Leading by Example, Managing Change, Providing Recognition, Team Building 
• Personal Initiative Skills: Contributing to a Positive Work Environment, Organizational Awareness, Personal Development, Proactivity, Professional Development, Striving for Excellence
• Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Business Planning, Monitoring, Project Management, Recruitment, Strategic Planning, Time Management
• Relationship Skills: Conflict Management, Meeting Skills, Negotiating, Networking, Relationship Building, Teamwork 
• Safety, Health, and Environment Skills: Fostering Organizational Wellness, Supporting A Safe Environment

Working conditions & Physical demands 

Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, and/or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor the activities of club members. The employee must be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee must use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.  

DISCLAIMER

This position description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified above. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the position may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are predominant, permanent, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities may change, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without notice.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in youth development (planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people)
• Previous experience working with teens and/or work-based learning programs. 
• Proven track record of effectively organizing, managing staff or volunteers, and overseeing projects.

Required Hours

This position is classified as exempt and full-time regular, requiring availability during operational hours for program management responsibilities and to fulfill the essential duties of the role, which may include working on holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary. The position requires occasional travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events. Typically, this role involves working during school hours from 11 AM to 7 PM. Please note that the specified hours serve as an example and are subject to change based on program needs.