Youth Technology Program Manager bei The Clubhouse Network

About The Clubhouse Network

The Clubhouse Network, headquartered in Nubian Square, Roxbury, is a global community of over 140 Clubhouse locations in 21 countries. Founded 30 years ago in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, The Clubhouse Network supports community-based Clubhouses worldwide by providing start-up support, professional development, new technology innovations, evaluation and assessment, partnership opportunities, and access to an online community for youth, mentors, and staff.

The Clubhouse Network also operates the Flagship Clubhouse in Nubian Square, Roxbury, a creative out-of-school learning environment where teens work with adult mentors to explore their ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through technology. A free drop-in program, the Flagship Clubhouse engages youth in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) activities in ways that are relevant and meaningful to them. It also serves as a model and "Flagship" site for the international Clubhouse community.

Position Summary

The Flagship Mentor Program Manager is responsible for co-managing programming activities, on behalf of the Flagship Clubhouse in Nubian Square, Roxbury, so that it serves as a safe, creative learning environment for Clubhouse youth participants.

The role entails conducting outreach and connecting with youth and families within the community and surrounding areas, supporting youth in developing self-directed STEAM-rich projects based on their ideas and interests, and supervising other Flagship staff, consultants, and volunteer mentors.

In addition, this role will focus on developing collaborations with local community partners and overseeing the volunteer mentor program, to enhance student engagement and exposure to STEM and strengthen community awareness. The Flagship Mentor Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the Clubhouse sets the standard as a model for The Clubhouse Network. They also represent the Clubhouse and serve as an ambassador with funders, partners, and special interest groups.

Essential Functions

(The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without advance notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate a role. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following.)

• Provide outreach to young people, parents, educators, and community leaders to ensure visibility and recognition for The Clubhouse as a community resource for youth from inner-city Boston neighborhoods.

• Maintain The Clubhouse learning model's fidelity and integrity and integrate STEM program expansions and TCN innovations into programming.

• Help youth discover STEM project ideas by introducing new technology applications and activities while supporting them in coming up with project ideas, gathering materials, getting started, connecting with mentors and collaborators, and following through on their ongoing work.

• Establish relationships with local organizations such as colleges, universities, local chapters of national mentor organizations, and companies possibly interested in Clubhouse mentoring and programming.

• Recruit, onboard, and supervise volunteer mentors, ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to engage effectively with youth members.

• Provide thought-leadership for the development and implementation of college and career programming from enrollment to post-placement; develop a theory of change for members, strengthen tracking process; develop intentional career exposure workshops, pathways to employer-based training programs; integrate CISCO IT, Pixar, VR/Ai, and career readiness learning opportunities into the Flagship programming.

• Serve as a thought partner supporting members' goal-setting process, including supporting activities that expose members to academic and job opportunities that leverage their Clubhouse skills and experience.

• Assist other staff in fund-raising and publicity for The Clubhouse, communicating Clubhouse philosophy, goals, and results to external sources, and providing content for the Clubhouse's social media site as a showcase for young people's work and as a model for others.

• Provide administrative leadership for the Clubhouse program, including space design and maintenance; maintain data collection records of members, volunteers, and partners; keep the Clubhouse space risk-free and safe; and ensure the operational integrity of the Clubhouse during duty hours.

• Participate in The Clubhouse Network, attending virtual meetings and in-person Annual Conference, sharing ideas and issues, and supporting collaborative projects across Clubhouses.

• Manage, promote, and recruit members for the "Girls' Day" program to provide young women with STEM-rich activities that are relevant and meaningful to them and encourage them to take on leadership roles in the Clubhouse.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Competencies & Skills

• Interpersonal skills, including getting along with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities and working as part of a team.

• Organizational skills, program design, and implementation.

• Strong written and oral communication; comfortable presenting in front of diverse audiences.

• Ability to execute an assignment from idea to evaluation independently.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with community and development partners.

• Ability to integrate mentors and volunteers into the Flagship operations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to Clubhouse's mission, including youth leadership, youth development, social justice action, and racial equity and inclusion.

• Proven track record working with youth, particularly those from underserved neighborhoods.

• Demonstrated ability to outreach to and engage youth, parents, community leaders, and employers.

• Work experience in an informal learning environment.

• Experience working with volunteer mentors.

• Evidence of interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool, including music, art, video production, robotics, web development, computer game design, animation, and engineering.

• A passion for learning and helping others learn.

• Project management experience: ability to plan and execute in keeping with program expectations.

• At least one year of supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), web design tools, and other design-based software preferred.

Requirements

• Full-time hours (40 hours per week).

• Onsite

• School Year Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday, 11 AM- 7 PM

• Summer Break Schedule: Monday – Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM (occasional Saturday as directed by TCN leadership for Flagship special events).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Clubhouse Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.