Gary - STEM Youth Development Professional

Job Title: STEM Youth Development Professional
Location: John Will Anderson Gary Club – 2700 W. 19th Ave. Gary, IN 46404

Status: Part-Time up to 29 hours a week Monday though Friday (typical school year hours 1:00 pm to 6:30pm, summer hours vary the club is open from 6:30am to 6:00 pm)
Compensation: $26/hour

Position Overview

The STEM & Aviation Youth Development Professional is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on STEM and Aviation programming that engages PreK–12th grade youth in meaningful learning experiences. This role plays a critical part in implementing grant-funded initiatives, maintaining program quality, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

This position creates an engaging, structured, and supportive after-school environment where youth can build skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and aviation while developing confidence, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. The role will also support aviation career awareness, flight simulation experiences, and hands-on exploration of aviation-related pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation

• Design, implement, and supervise engaging STEM programs aligned with organizational goals and outcome measurements.
• Facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences that align with Common Core Math Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Promote active participation and consistent engagement among members.
• Implement structured aviation learning components including:
  • Flight simulator programming
  • Aviation STEM challenges
  • Aircraft design activities
  • Airport operations simulations
  • Aviation technology exploration

Youth Development & Classroom Management

• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with youth through mentoring and role modeling.
• Effectively manage classroom behavior to ensure a safe and productive program space.
• Support members’ academic success, social-emotional growth, and leadership development.
• Provide individualized guidance to youth in setting and achieving personal goals.
• Follow BGCA's staff best practices and utilize the Elements of High-Quality Session in all sessions.

Leadership & Partnership Development

• Supervise and provide direction to program assistants and college interns.
• Develop partnerships with local colleges, aviation organizations, and universities to recruit and engage interns.
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and program excellence.

Grant Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of program activities, attendance, and outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
• Track data and contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

Funder Engagement

• Collaborate directly with funding partners.
• Participate in quarterly deliverables, reporting, and check-ins.
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and strong follow-through in all communications.
• Support aviation-focused grant initiatives and program enhancements.

Program Operations

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program space.
• Manage inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Lead and supervise field trips and enrichment activities.
• Attend all required staff and organizational meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position was funded through a grant partnership and was contingent upon renewal of that funding.