POSITIONVan Driver OUR MISSIONTo empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thriveOUR VISIONAll youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learningOUR CORE VALUESCuriosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, EquityORGANIZATION OVERVIEWBoys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.POSITION OVERVIEWAs a Van Driver, you will be responsible for transporting our students from our East Palo Alto Clubhouse to their homes during the school year. This position reports directly to the Director of OperationsROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide transportation to BGCP students during the school year
- Maintain vehicle logs
- Perform routine vehicle safety checks
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of vans
- Manage and uphold the rules and regulations of the parking lot during student pick-up
- Have familiarity with roads and be responsible for knowing travel routes and destinations
- Be responsible, in case of emergency, for van repairs to manage details of roadside assistance and/or towing
- Provide transportation for meals
- Uphold the rules and regulations of the parking lot during student pick-up
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years old
- Current and valid California Drivers' license (standard class Cno special license required)
- Clean driving record
- Proof of personal auto insurance
- Familiarity with mechanical operations of automobiles a plus
- Ability to work independently and to adapt to changes in a work environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience with driving high school students a plus
- Passion for our mission and the kids we serve
LOCATIONMenlo Park & East Palo Alto, CA*Transporting students from our Menlo Park & East Palo Alto Clubhouses to their homes in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City.IMPORTANT ONBOARDING & TRAINING DATES:
- Onboarding Training (Required for All New Hires):Date: Attend one full-day session on July 31, or August 12, 19Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: 401 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Mandatory Driving Class (Required for Van Driver New Hires):Date: Attend one full-day session on August 9 or 16
- Be Great Conference (All-Staff Training Week):Dates: August 4 - August 8Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: Caada College, Redwood City, CA
WORK SCHEDULEMonday - Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Work hours will vary based on student transportation needs; candidates must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.)*Employment for June and July is not guaranteed, as the position aligns with the school calendar. COMPENSATION
- Employment Status: Part-Time, Hourly
- Pay Range: $29.00 per hour
- Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.