Company: Beam Center
Position: Youth Program Manager
Job Description: The Youth Program Manager will implement and facilitate an original hands-on
Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum during a summer program for 14- and 15-year-old youth
from various NYC public high schools. The Youth Program Manager will collaborate with Project
Designers and a team of Program Assistants as they implement a project-based learning curriculum
in areas related to art, making, and digital media. The youth Program Manager will engage and
support youth participants through the program to ensure a positive youth development experience.
The Youth Program Manager will report to the Beam Center Youth Employment Director.
Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with other team members to implement a project-based learning program
● Establish a positive learning environment for youth
● Establish and maintain positive relationships with youth
● Support, coach, and encourage youth to participate and engage in a collaborative
environment
● Interact critically and constructively with a team to develop and implement positive SEL
● Communicate regularly with other team members
● Manage youth participant data, attendance, and program documentation
● Learn new tools and techniques to enhance your own practice
Qualifications of strong candidates:
● Spanish fluency is strongly preferred
● Experience working with diverse populations of youth
● Associate’s degree and/or 3+ years of experience working with youth
● Highly collaborative: able to ask questions, share professional opinions, celebrate teamwork
● Knowledge of DYCD programming
● Highly independent, able to set and manage personal goals, expectations, and schedule
● Detail-oriented with experience managing multi-faceted projects while meeting deadlines
● Imaginative: able to be flexible and resourceful
● Strong organizational skills; experience with administrative tasks
● Comfortable commuting throughout all NYC boroughs
Employment Status: This is a full-time temporary position (40 hours/week). Dates of employment
are Monday, June 5th – Tuesday, September 5th, Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Compensation: This position is compensated at an hourly wage of $27/hour.
Apply: Email your cover letter and resume in one .pdf file to jobs@beamcenter.org
Hiring Timeline: Applications Due ASAP – we will interview for this position on a rolling basis.
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