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Chapter Leaders are responsible for overseeing the establishment, operation, and growth of their local chapter. It is their job to find and recruit their chapter’s Core team, which usual consists of 4 or 5 volunteers. The Chapter Leader manages the team as they perform a variety of tasks including workshop planning, community outreach, fundraising, and more.

Additionally, the Chapter Leader is tasked with growing the profile of Black Boys Code. That primarily refers to getting the word out about their local chapter, but it also applies to growing our organization as a whole. both their local chapter and as an organization and their local chapter.

While the Chapter Leader is mostly a delegator when it comes to organizing the workshops, they have a vital role to play during these Black Boys Code events. They must be present and ready to engage parents and children alike, in order to build rapport and gain trust within the community.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the local chapter team.
• Recruit Core team members as needed.
• Onboard new volunteers using Trainual.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings as well as meet regularly meet with the Black Boys Code executive team to develop goals and strategies for their chapter.
• Plan fundraising events.
• Manage/work with core team members to plan and host events.
• Evaluate each workshop/event in order to ensure that all of our activities/services meets our organizational organizational objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Raise community awareness of the Black Boys Code programs.
• Recruit any volunteers that are needed for each local event.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the community.
• Listen to parents and community leaders on community needs.
• Plan chapter programs/events for the year and as required.
• Identify workshop/event facilities.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in written.
• Flexible/adaptable to change.
• Detail oriented.
• Organized.
• MS Office proficient.

The Community Outreach Coordinator works with their Chapter Leader and the Black Boys Code executive team to spearhead student recruitment and marketing efforts in order to reach as many community groups as possible. With guidance from their Chapter Leader, they must develop a Community Outreach Strategy for their local chapter. Their primary role in their chapter is creating, planning, and executing the various initiatives and campaigns they outline in their strategy.

The Community Outreach Coordinator also hosts events for parents, students, and community leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Black Boys Code executive team to craft email newsletters, create chapter blogs, and maintain daily communication with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and facilitate communications with local schools, community members, and youth serving organizations.
• Lead the development of their chapter’s Community Outreach Strategy.
• Lead the implementation and execution of the strategy.
• Support their Chapter Leader by creating/finding new resources, preparing reports, and managing their chapter’s database of contacts: Schools, Community Leaders, Media.
• Participate in organization-wide team meetings and activities.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Classroom Technology Assistants are responsible for helping the Instructor deliver an engaging, educational, and awesome experience for our boys. They assist the Instructors in teaching the core concepts of computer programming by mentoring the boys and assisting them individually when they are struggling or need extra attention. They are also responsible for helping the Events Coordinator in preparing for and running each workshop.

Skills and Responsibilities include:

• Provide a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Some knowledge of computer science.

The Events Coordinator keeps track of all volunteers and maintains an updated list for the local chapter. The Coordinator also ensures all volunteers are given equal opportunity to participate in events and engages with volunteers to keep them excited about BBC.

The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and running all of their chapter’s events. Whenever an event is scheduled, they must create a project plan to ensure that all of the necessary tasks are completed.

They oversee the day-to-day operations of the local chapter and supervise volunteers at all workshops to make sure everything runs smoothly. They also must maintain an updated list of volunteers and parents.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with their Chapter Lead and Outreach Community Coordinator to assist in event logistics (i.e. facility search, logistics/dates, catering, etc.).
• Support volunteer training and workshop planning/assignments.

Time Commitment:

Minimum 8-10 hours a month, or as needed. (More hours may be required during events)

Instructors are responsible for delivering an exceptional and educational workshop experience for our boys. Our workshops cover a wide range of topics related to development, design, and making, and the Instructor is required to have a solid understanding of all course materials. They must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and comfortable working with children.

Instructors at Black Boys Code are responsible for teaching our boys the core concepts of computer programming and ensuring that they are being challenged during the learning process.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Provide input and recommendations to enhance the existing BBC curriculum.
• Attend an onboarding session the Friday before each workshop.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with Java, Unity, Game Maker Studio, Scratch, Game Maker Software and/or other game development kits.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 12-16 hours per month.