SUMMARY: Eagle River Boys & Girls Club is seeking teens between the ages of 14-18 to pick up trash and recyclables from designated public areas in Eagle River and Chugiak.

Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Boys & Girls Club Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pillars: Through targeted and meaningful programs, Clubs are working to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person. All members are on track to achieve our priority outcomes:

• Academic Success – Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
• Character & Leadership – Being an engaged citizen who is involved in the community, registering to vote, and modeling strong character
• Healthy Lifestyles – Adopting a nutritious diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Pillars:

• Provide DEI-centric, best-in-class child services & youth programming.
• Provide high-quality integrated, educational, athletic, behavioral, job skill development programming.
• Develop financial and funding models that ensure long-term sustainability.
• Hire and develop the highest skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce.
• Ensure proper administrative, staff and board, infrastructure/internal operations are in place to support BGC Alaska’s growth and development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pick up trash within designated areas under supervision of adult YLP Leader
• Separate recyclable materials from general refuse
• Be able to commit to 15 hours per week for 11 weeks (June – August)
• Perform duties of trash/recyclables collection in a safe manner
• Participate in Job Ready and Money Matters programming weekly
• Complete YLP safety orientation and all other required trainings
• Observe and follow all Boys & Girls Clubs policies and procedures
• Report injuries and incidents to supervisor immediately
• Maintain close, daily communication with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. This includes but is not limited to Gloves, Safety Vest and appropriate footwear
• Accurately record hours worked and complete timesheets by required payroll deadline
• Other related duties as assigned

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

If you meet most qualifications, have diverse range of lived experiences, and a passion for serving Alaska’s youth, you are welcome to apply.

• Must obtain Alaska Department of Labor Work Permit
• Upon hire, employee will become Boys & Girls Club member
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Be between the ages of 14-18 years of age
• Willingness to learn and follow direction
• Must be dependable
• Ability to maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Must pass a name-based and fingerprint criminal records background check
• Must participate in Direct Deposit

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska is the state’s premier youth development organization. Our programs, training, and services reach over 5,000 children, youth, and teens every year across 20 communities. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives to serve as a member of our statewide staff.

Strong mission, vision, and values drive the Clubs’ work for the benefit of our youth. We draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of Alaska’s youth and the communities in which they live. Compensation and benefits are competitive to develop a strong staff and help them maintain a healthy work/life balance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, talk, see and hear. This position involves frequent repetitive motion and reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Boys & Girls Club facilities.