Program Director
Union League Boys and Girls ClubsChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Union League Boys and Girls Clubs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth development, educational enrichment, and nutrition services to children and teens in Chicago. The organization offers programs that promote good character, academic success, and healthy lifestyles, while also engaging in fundraising and community partnership initiatives.
Job Description
The Program Director position is a year-round management role responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Clubhouse program for youth ages 5 to 18. The role supports our three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship, and provides leadership and supervision to the assigned program and volunteer staff.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of five years’ work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
- Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with budget management
