• Responsible for creating and implementing the BGCMLA STEM & Innovation Strategy, introducing visionary programs and events to support and promote STEM & Innovation, and ensuring all goals and objectives are met on a daily basis.
• Develop and implement all aspects of the program strategy to ensure timely development of content, budgeting of supplies and materials for the fiscal year, and execution of programs to ensure cohesiveness across all sites.
• Responsible for mentoring and training staff, managing quality control, and reporting outcomes and impact of programs to the executive team and senior management.
• Directly responsible for developing and executing strategy for continuous research and development of the program model, content development, and systems of communication for feedback from all key stakeholders.
• Manages all material, equipment, technology, and supply purchases and supports specific site purchases throughout the year. Monitors and report variances in revenues and expenditures.
• Research, study, and regularly evaluate best practices and strategies to improve quality of programming of STEM & Innovation. This includes regularly participating in professional development opportunities such as webinars, visiting other Clubs, and attending workshops and trainings.
• Facilitates connections with other STEM communities and external organization that promote program participation and provide collaborative opportunities (i.e., Maker Fairs, Esports, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with executive team, CEO, Board of Directors, families, community partners, and key donors.
• Coordinate programs, facility usage, equipment usage and staffing with Site Director(s) related to implementation of STEM & Innovation Programs.
• Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, participation and outcomes.
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, manage and provide guidance to volunteers, partner agencies and interns.
• Provide key data, program descriptions, tours, success stories, program highlights, partner updates and photos to Resource Development department as requested.
• Develop and manage collaborative partnerships with BGCMLA Sites, members, parents and stakeholders.
• Seek, develop, manage and maintain relationships with relevant community partners.
• Engage and support community events, community partners, neighborhood associations, parent groups, committees and groups that will raise awareness of the BGCMLA, enhance programs or support the mission.
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community.
• Supports Finance, Resource Development, and CEO as needed through collaboration and other forms of communication or reporting as requested.
• Implement daily program/activities at designated Clubhouse.
• Be a role model and advocate for the kids we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Technology and/or arts, with a strong personal interest and exposure to all three areas, and the desire and skill to integrate across various disciplines.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization managing staff and youth programs.
• Experience with youth development programming, planning, implementing, facilitating and evaluating quality programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with current best-practice in inquiry and STEM education.
• Knowledge of online educational websites, resources, platforms, and apps pertinent to the teaching of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
• Experience with a rapidly growing and changing organization.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first 90 days of employment).
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass (negative result) a TB test.

• Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles sites and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
• Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community.
• Evening or weekend hours required on an as needed basis.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable youth in marginalized neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and to serve a more significant number of youth in the areas of Metro Los Angeles. Our mission is to create a safe space that empowers all Club members to Learn, Explore, Achieve, and Dream (L.E.A.D.). We fulfill our mission by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programs, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), sports and recreation, music, and the arts created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety for all youth we serve. Click here for more information regarding Club safety.The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the most vulnerable areas of Los Angeles County. Our collaboration of Clubs includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs: Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice. We are also provide youth programming on school sites throughout Los Angeles, for more about our service locations, please visit vgcmla.org. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.