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Teen Tech Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
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Job Title:            Teen Tech Center Coordinator                   

Department:       Program            

Site:                  Jennifer Loscher Branch – Best Buy Teen Tech Center powered by Sony  

Report To:          Director of Teen Services     

Direct Reports:  N/A 

Salary:                $25.00 - $28.00

FLSA Status:           ( x ) Full-time            ( ) Part-time (  ) Exempt    ( x ) Non-exempt     

 

Primary Function

 

As an employee of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, the Best Buy Teen Tech Center (BBTTC) Coordinator plays a vital role in empowering youth through hands-on technology-based learning and mentorship. Reporting to the Director of Teen Services, this position fosters creativity, confidence, and personal growth by engaging teens in areas such as music production, 3D printing, robotics, animation, gaming, photography, and other emerging technologies. The coordinator leads workshops, supports academic development through tutoring and college prep, and implements national and local programs in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America, Best Buy, and The Clubhouse Network. A strong focus is placed on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where youth feel supported in exploring their interests and developing new skills.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

  • Provide opportunities and facilitate an environment that encourages open-ended exploration, tinkering and discovery. 
  • Ensure youth are comfortable with technology and proficient in expressing themselves through professional software and hardware tools.
  • Create and implement engaging STEM workshops that encourage youth to explore and use the available technology, fostering creativity and skill development.
  • Provide guidance and role modeling to members to influence positive conduct, safety, and personal development. 
  • Provide consistent mentorship to youth, building positive relationships that support their personal and technical growth.
  • Participate in BGCA national programs and trainings (Digital Arts Festival, MyFuture, robotics, coding, media programming, etc.) as necessary or desired. 
  • Maintain accurate records of youth participation, workshop attendance, and equipment usage for reporting and evaluation purposes.
  • Support grant compliance by assisting with data collection, reporting requirements, and tracking program deliverables.
  • Support marketing efforts with pictures and/or video for special events, social media, web posts or other needs as requested. 
  • Support and participate in all Teen Center-related activities, events, and responsibilities as part of the overall job duties.
  • Work in partnership with the Career Pathways Facilitator to set clear expectations in the Tech Center and collaborate on planning executing events.
  • Provide community outreach to involve parents, teachers, and community leaders in the program. 
  • Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts to engage new teens, build awareness of the Teen Tech Center, and encourage ongoing participation in the space and its programs.
  • Coordinate and communicate with vendors or service providers as needed for equipment maintenance, software updates, or supply purchases.
  • Support the Best Buy Health Team to recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors, ensuring they work effectively with youth. 
  • Work closely with the local Best Buy store to recruit Geek Squad Agents and Blue Shirt volunteers.
  • Attend weekly and monthly meetings as required with grant partners such as Best Buy, The Clubhouse Network (TCN) as well as internal stakeholders.
  • Responsible for attending annual conferences hosted by Best Buy and/or TCN, which will require occasional travel, to grow professionally and build industry relationships.

 

Attributes & Work Style 

 

  • Passionate: Driven by the Club’s mission, which is to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person who comes through our doors. 
  • Team Player: A servant-leader who fosters a respectful, transparent, and collaborative work environment. 
  • Growth Mindset: Views challenges as learning opportunities. 
  • Community-minded: Skilled at connecting with people across the community while demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence. 
  • Sociable: Charismatic, warm and welcoming; a true “people-person.” 
  • Reflective: Skilled at receiving and giving feedback and performance critiques. 
  • Meticulous: Superior attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 
  • Planning and Process Management: Extremely detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and planning capabilities. 
  • Communicative: Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Self-Starter: Demonstrates a strong personal initiative and sound-decision making skills.
  • Optimistic: Maintains an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude, even under pressure. 
  • Resourceful: Willingness to jump in and assist colleagues with a variety of tasks across the organization. 
  • Collaborative: Ability to motivate and collaborate successfully with a dedicated Board of local leaders and business professionals.

     

Required Skills, Experience & Education

 

  • A passion for moving young people forward. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field (such as IT, technology education, STEM) or a combination of education and at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar position. 
  • Experience working in a youth development organization developing and delivering programming. 
  • Keen interest in technology, innovation, tinkering and exploring and a willingness to share that enthusiasm with young people. 
  • Experience developing and managing annual budgets. 
  • Excellent communication skills: using both written and oral skills to influence and engage constituents. 
  • Experience managing contracts and grants. 
  • Proficient with technology and adept at switching to/integrating new systems and platforms. 
  • Familiarity or interest in Cameo Silhouette Vinyl Cutters, 3D Printers, Hat/Mug/Shirt Heat Presses, Music Studio, Epilog Laser Engraver, Sony Cameras, Oculus VR Headsets and Airbrushing. 
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required for events and operations functions.

 

Compensation

 

BGCSM’s salary and benefit standards are competitive and will depend on qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match after one year of employment.

 

Work Environment

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The workspace is in an office environment. Noise levels vary but can be moderate to high during programming.

 

 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualification, or objective required of employees assigned to this job. Employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.