Vine St CC
Job Location:
Roxbury, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
30 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
BCYF Vine St Community Center (BCYF Vine St CC) is located in the Roxbury neighborhood a community rich in diversity culture and institutions that set it apart from more traditional neighborhoods. Residents live alongside the largest hospital complex in the region.
Founded over 21 years ago Vine St offers a wide range of activities and programs including an EEC-licensed afterschool and summer camp for 90 to 100 children ages 6-12 a Computer Center with 14 workstations and computer classes for all ages a city-wide Youth Connection Program for youth ages 13-19 and a Drop-In Program for youth ages 6-17. The center also has a busy Athletic Department that provides numerous athletic leagues tournaments and recreational activities.
In addition BCYF Vine St CC supports many local schools by providing space for physical education and sports events. The center is governed by a 15-member Neighborhood Council which meets monthly to assess plan implement and evaluate the centers programs and services. Over 65% of the members are Roxbury residents reflecting the diversity of the neighborhood.
Founded over 21 years ago Vine St offers a wide range of activities and programs including an EEC-licensed afterschool and summer camp for 90 to 100 children ages 6-12 a Computer Center with 14 workstations and computer classes for all ages a city-wide Youth Connection Program for youth ages 13-19 and a Drop-In Program for youth ages 6-17. The center also has a busy Athletic Department that provides numerous athletic leagues tournaments and recreational activities.
In addition BCYF Vine St CC supports many local schools by providing space for physical education and sports events. The center is governed by a 15-member Neighborhood Council which meets monthly to assess plan implement and evaluate the centers programs and services. Over 65% of the members are Roxbury residents reflecting the diversity of the neighborhood.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist staff with welcoming and checking in children and youth engaging youth in age-appropriate activities both one-to-one and in small groups transitioning between activities and recreational programs. Activities may include homework assistance arts and crafts STEM activities games community events civic engagement photography/video and more.
2. Assist with program setup supervision participant engagement and cleanup/breakdown for recreational arts and enrichment activities and community events. Organize distribute collect and properly store program games and arts supplies. Help maintain a safe clear organized teen center and programming space.
3. Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming inclusive and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
4. Some youth staff at some BCYF sites may participate in some but not all the activities listed here; some may be assigned to multiple roles throughout the year including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
5. Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.
2. Assist with program setup supervision participant engagement and cleanup/breakdown for recreational arts and enrichment activities and community events. Organize distribute collect and properly store program games and arts supplies. Help maintain a safe clear organized teen center and programming space.
3. Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming inclusive and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
4. Some youth staff at some BCYF sites may participate in some but not all the activities listed here; some may be assigned to multiple roles throughout the year including facilities/front desk and recreation assistant.
5. Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with visitors staff and callers while maintaining a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
- Customer Service Experience: Prior experience in a receptionist administrative or customer-facing role is preferred.
- Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks such as answering phones scheduling appointments and handling inquiries while maintaining accuracy.
- Proficiency in Office Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and other relevant administrative tools.
- Customer Service Experience: Prior experience in a receptionist administrative or customer-facing role is preferred.
- Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks such as answering phones scheduling appointments and handling inquiries while maintaining accuracy.
- Proficiency in Office Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and other relevant administrative tools.