Come join one of the most dynamic youth development organizations in Greater Boston. We are seeking individuals who believe deeply in the potential of young people and the power of our mission. West End House has been deeply rooted in the Allston-Brighton community since 1971 after urban renewal destroyed its original home in the West End neighborhood, where it was founded in 1906. Our programs continue to evolve with new, expanded efforts ensuring equitable food access for all, mental wellness and trauma-informed programming, and a career pathways initiative, complementing our long-time high-impact programs in academic success, college pathways, visual and performing arts, leadership and career development, and sports, fitness, and nutrition. West End House is one of the most diverse youth agencies in Boston whose members come from 23 of the 30 Boston zip codes. Our staff is representative of the young people we serve. We are bold in our commitment and efforts to become an anti-racist, equitable organization and welcome candidates with a passion for this work.
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary & Retirement
We offer competitive salaries based on market value and candidate experience, including generous contributions to a 401(a) plan (no match required) to ensure our team is secure now and in the future.
Time Off
The team enjoys 15 – 25 paid vacation days based on tenure with 16 holidays and eight wellness days giving them the opportunity to recharge their batteries throughout the year.
Insurance
We provide strong medical, dental, and vision plans along with a flexible spending account, for you and your family, in addition to life insurance, long term and short term disability coverage.
Parental Leave
West End House offers generous parental leave for the birth or adoption/foster placement of a child.
Learning
We offer professional development funds for each team to use at their discretion and coordinate regular team gatherings to foster continuous learning and build community.
And More…
Team members have access to our pool & fitness center for their personal use; receive daily, scratch made meals; and can elect pre-tax commuter and childcare benefits.
Open positions:
Manager, Academic Success Programs
Full-Time Position
On-Site/In-Person Requirement
Salary Range: $58,000-$65,000 annually
As the Manager, for Academic Success, you will draw from your professional, personal, and academic experiences to create and facilitate an academic program that helps youth, at various stages of the learning spectrum, succeed and find fields of study that capture their interests. You will work with elementary and middle school students participating in West End House programs and provide them with coaching and mentorship in a wide array of academic fields, with a specific focus on STEAM and literacy. You will be a leader and subject matter expert in your domain and develop a high-quality, results-driven program. Your talents working with young people will be vital to build close-knit relationships that will help youth remain engaged in the programming. These relationships, in combination with reflections from program data, will enable you to adapt and grow the program to create the best outcomes for young people.
You will be the lead staff member in charge of the Academic Success Program and will supervise 2 part-time team members – Reading Buddies Coordinator and Program Specialist; as well as program volunteers and peer leaders. You will report directly to the Program Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Coaching and Mentoring
- Work with the Program Director to create and implement an overall strategy for academic success at the West End House including literacy, homework help, individual academic interventions, and enrichment
- Implement programs focused on developing youth’s foundational learning skills
- Provide day-to-day support for elementary and middle school-aged students based on youth’s immediate academic requirements including assisting with homework, school engagement, study skills, etc.
- Partner with local schools to support member’s academic achievement and curate program delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with parents and families to better understand individual academic challenges and inform curriculum design
- Facilitate alignment of program execution with any donor grant stipulations where relevant
- Focus on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programs.
STEAM and Literacy program design
- Deliver STEAM (STEM+ Arts) and literacy-based enrichment programs from various curricula that support member’s growth
- Create new programs and activities to support literacy and STEAM goals
- Conduct assessments of reading levels to ensure members are reading at grade level; develop intervention strategies in partnership with teachers, parents, and PT staff; keep parents/caregivers apprised of the child’s progress and provide at-home resources to support interested parents and caregivers
- Develop relationships with community partners (museums, libraries, corporations, schools, etc.) to facilitate field trips, create volunteer engagement opportunities and build partnerships
- Collaborate with program staff and external partners to create maker-related programming; maintain all materials, tools, and equipment including hardware and software related to the same
General
- Supervise 2 part-time staff, assigned volunteers, and peer leaders
- Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
- Conduct reading assessments and record progress for caregivers and grant reports
- Collect and track school data
- Track and monitor member engagement and development in academic programming
- Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements
- Adopt responsibility for the protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to the facility manager
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
There are a multitude of ways to learn, grow and excel professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years of experience in program facilitation or youth development
- 2+ years of experience supervising a diverse team and running/managing multiple programs aimed at engaging youth
- Adept at problem-solving with a proven enthusiasm for utilizing data to improve decision-making and identify areas of opportunity
- Demonstrated familiarity with educational enrichment programming in STEAM and the “Science of Reading”.
- Experience with literacy initiatives for students in underperforming schools a plus
- Experience working with youth across various stages of the learning spectrum
- Proven track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders through empathy and robust communication skills (parents, local school leadership and faculty, and program partners)
- Strong classroom management and program facilitation skills
- General project and people management experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrable knowledge of youth psychology is a strong plus
To apply click on this Idealist.org link
MUSIC CLUBHOUSE COORDINATOR
Full-Time position
On-Site/In-Person requirement
Salary Range: $52,000-$57,000 annually
As the Music Clubhouse Coordinator, you will tap into your deep passion for music to create and execute a dynamic program. You will work with a diverse community of youth, primarily between the ages of 12-18, and allow them to define and explore their talents. As a subject matter expert, you will develop a high-quality, results driven program and coordinate your efforts with the other arts program staff. Additionally, you will develop channels for interested youth to refine their musical talent and find potential career pathways. You will use your talents working with young people to build close-knit relationships that will help youth remain engaged in the programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Music Coaching and Mentoring
- Lead West End House’s music program; develop and facilitate music instructional activities for WEH members engaged in the Music Clubhouse
- Build long-term, trusting relationships with youth
- Serve as primary liaison with partners and academic institutions such as the Berklee College of Music
- Supervise work study students, volunteers, and teen employees.
- Attract and recruit youth from within West End House programs, as well as the broader community, to the Music Clubhouse
- Act as a catalyst for change; continuously focusing on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high quality programs.
- Create opportunities to expose members of all ages to the music program; engage members in high-quality music programming, and advance dedicated members to higher levels of skill
- Maintain a system of assessment to ensure advancement of skill level and youth portfolio completion
- Provide various showcase opportunities for youth
Digital Program design
- Create and implement program curricula based on emerging trends in digital music in collaboration with Senior Program Director
- Deliver digital music intruction and facilitation, including beat making & mixing
- Provide opportunities to showcase and celebrate youth’s skill development and individual expression via video presentations, videos screened at Club-wide events, and videos posted on YouTube and Instagram.
General
- Manage and provide feedback to assigned volunteers and peer leaders
- Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
- Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements
- Adopt responsibility for protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to facility manager
There are a multitude of ways to learn, grow and excel professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but we welcome equivalent experience.
- 2+ years’ experience in youth development, including music program facilitation
- Knowledge of music fundamentals (e.g. reading music, harmony, rhythm, scales, key signatures, etc.)
- Proficiency in playing at least two instruments at an intermediate level
- Ability to run a music ensemble
- Proficiency in advanced music production techniques – e.g. DAW’s, beat making, mixing/mastering
- Proven track record of building trusting relationships with youth through empathy and robust communication skills
- Strong classroom management and program facilitation skills
- General project and people management experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrable knowledge of youth psychology is a strong plus
To apply click on this Idealist.org link
TEEN PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Part-time position
On-Site/In-Person requirement
Hourly Rate: $19-$25 per hour
At the West End House (WEH) our mission is at the heart of all we do. We provide high-impact programs that support youth as they achieve academic success, explore the arts, develop career readiness & leadership skills, and adopt healthy lifestyles. We are committed to advancing racial equity through our work and throughout all aspects of our organization – our youth programs, our community and family engagement, and our board and leadership.
As the Teen Program Assistant , you will create and facilitate programs that engage teens with a focus on enrichment, recreation, and fun! You will be one o f the lead staff in our High School Lounge, ensuring teens feel welcomed and see themselves in the space, using youth voice to inform offerings that meet their needs and interests. Your talents working with young people will be vital to build close-knit relationships that will help teens remain engaged in the programming. These relationships, in combination with reflections from program data, will enable you to adapt and grow the program to create the best outcomes for young people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the delivery of enrichment and recreational programs for members age 13 to 18, including events and field trips.
- Establish meaningful relationships with teens that are grounded in respect, trust, and growth.
- Work in collaboration with our Teen Outreach and Engagement Manager to create recruitment and retention strategies with a focus in disengaged youth
- Build and promote a culture of community and fun in the High School Lounge.
- Track teen attendance to ensure consistent enrollment in daily programs.
- Act as a catalyst for change; continuously focusing on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high quality programs.
- Collaborate with other program staff and assist with recruitment of teens into specific leadership, arts, and educational programming
- Manage and provide feedback to assigned volunteers and peer leaders
- Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
- Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements
- Adopt responsibility for protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to facility manager
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
There are a multitude of ways to learn, grow and excel professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in youth development; preferably in multicultural environment
- Ability to work comfortably with a hands-on approach with a diverse group of teens with various interests
- Experience with teen recruitment and retention
- Experience with innovative methods to contact and develop relationships with youth
- Comfort managing a large space with multiple activities
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese) a strong plus.
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required with a comfortable level with a 12-passenger van.
Benefits include:
- Sick time
- 16 Paid holidays
- Staff Training
- Meals and fitness center on site
To apply email your resume to Jenny Nute at jnute@westendhouse.org
Check out our West End House profile on Idealist
