Youth Center Program Assistant

Part-Time Temp | Boston, MA | On-Site

Who We Are
Since 1969, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) has been a vital presence in Greater Boston and
beyond, empowering Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic success,
and contribute to thriving communities. We provide a broad range of innovative programs and services centered
around education, workforce development, family support, and arts and culture, leaving a significant and lasting
impact on the lives of more than 13,000 children, youth, and adults every year.
About Youth Center
The Youth Center provides a space for youth to build connections, explore and understand their community,
and to put leadership skills into action. Through year-round programming centered on leadership development,
education, and workforce readiness in Boston and Quincy, BCNC supports youth to thrive in school and beyond.
About The Role
The Program Assistant is a summer part-time position that works with the staff and program participants under
supervision of the youth program staff. The age will be from 19-24. S/he/they assists Youth Center staff in a
summer program/field trips and workshops. S/he/they also supervises youth participants in the youth center
lounge by creating a safe environment where youth can develop healthy relationships, and engage in positive
interactions. S/he/they is also responsible for helping to maintain the daily operations of the Youth Center.
Program Assistants attends weekly supervisory meetings for regular check-ins and professional development
with Youth Center Staff.
This position’s pay rate is $17.00 per hour with 25 hours per week, and no more than 175 hours in total.
Program orientation starts on Wednesday, June 28 to Thursday, June 29. Program will run from Wednesday
July 5th to Friday August 11th for 6 weeks of program.
What You Will Do
80% Program Support

• Engage and facilitate in group projects with other youth
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Organize daily events and other activities for youth
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for program participants
• Assist summer staff in Summer program and fieldtrips

20% Operations Support

• Ensure the youth center and other facilities used are neat and clean at all times; ensure that all

equipment is distributed, collected, and accounted for; ensure that all equipment is kept in good
condition

• Help to maintain the database by keeping attendance in program activities; administer evaluations both

formally and informally in program activities; update program staff, youth participants, and families
concerning schedules, programs, and emergencies; maintain relevant statistical

• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to take initiative and to develop their leadership roles

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer

equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing,
communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.

How to Apply
https://forms.monday.com/forms/db5eeee1eb8c34bfe9f0508064c03873?r=use1
Please Note
You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment
work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply.
BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by Federal, State or Local laws.