SITE SPECIALIST - Big Thought : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Big Thought Headquarters - Dallas, TX Position Type Part-Time, Seasonal Job Shift Afternoon: 2:00-6:00pm DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION: SITE SPECIALISTReports to: Sr Director, Programs Department: Unified Delivery Supervision: YES Effective Date: July 2025 ABOUT THE ROLE: The Site Specialistwill lead the day-to-day operations of the assigned program sites. This role is expected to provide a safe, caring, and enriching environment for groups of youth at designated program sites. This position utilizes a growth mindset to bring all staff together while demonstrating Big Thought values that engage families, the campus, and community. About Big Thought: Big Thought equips youth to imagine and create their best lives and world. The secret that makes our work uniquely effective is the powerful combination of our social and emotional focus, experiential learning, community-centered partnerships, with a future focus. Throughout our 30+ year history of innovation, Big Thought has become a national model in arts education, out of school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention. Now, we're one of six community partnerships in the U.S helping scale national best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). We take direct-to-youth programs and resources to communities with the greatest needs and share our evidence-based best practices with other nonprofits and organizations through a suite of consultation services including professional development, curriculum design and technical assistance. #Big Thought Way: Big Thought brings relentless optimism, innovation, and imagination to everything we do. Our kids come first, and we use a collaborative, all hands-on deck approach to ensure that they are served well. Pay Rate: Starting at $25 per hour ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Ensure the safety of children at all times from the moment of arrival, through programming, up to departure.
• Have a consistent site presence outside of programming, including but not limited to: school events, school day, community meetings, PTA/PTO engagements, in-school needs, etc.
• Forge relationships with parents (both in- and out-of-program) and school faculty and staff.
• Monitor a consistent headcount of children and report as appropriate.
• Support HQ functions across different areas, potentially including hiring, student files, training support, supply purchases, lead campus team meetings, and data tracking..etc
• Incorporate best practices across out-of-school time programs and learning.
• Coordinate and manage the collection of assessment data including staff files, training records, student assessment, 6DQ, lesson plans, enrollment and attendance...etc. for continual improvement of program climate and culture.
• Assist with programmatic planning.
• Support program staff development by setting standardized and personal goals and delivering feedback
• Explore individual learner interest and broad community engagement and development through surveys, conversations with students and families, and other diagnostic means.
• Participate in monthly leadership check-ins, 6DQ training, and lead weekly goal setting/check-ins with campus staff.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required. College coursework in recreation, childdevelopment, or a related field is preferred
• Experience leading or supervising a plus
• Bi-lingual a plus
• High degree of EQ (emotional intelligence)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must consent to a background check
• Proficiency in current technology

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: To perform the duties of role successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion. Note: WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT -REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND. Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and an openness to always lend a hand as appropriate to another employee. All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures. All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned other duties in the spirit of teamwork.