Our staff works every day to bring HOPE — Homes, Opportunities, Parenting and Education — to our scholars. While all of these are critical to the scholars’ success and healthy development, we believe it’s the “O” that makes Boys Hope Girls Hope truly unique. We are committed to providing scholars a variety of opportunities in school, athletics, the arts and their communities knowing that all opportunities, big or small, lead to experiences that can change a life.
By their example, staff model a healthy lifestyle that includes respecting one’s self and others, adhering to your values in the face of great challenges, developing a love of lifelong learning and being proactive in living the life you choose. Over time, our scholars are empowered to form positive relationships and develop the life skills to achieve their goals.
We know that to continue doing this important work, our staff must have access to their own learning opportunities and a meaningful support network. As a member of the Boys Hope Girls Hope family, you will receive the personal and professional support you need to succeed.
We offer YOU the opportunity to:
- Play a significant role in helping children-in-need reach their full potential.
- Know that you’re making a very real difference every day.
- Become part of a nationwide network of professionals and volunteers dedicated to meeting the unique social, physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of each scholar.
- Develop the kind of relationships with the scholars and staff that last a lifetime.
- Benefit from the experience and resources of a national organization while making a very real difference in the lives of children in your community.
- Utilize your talents for the benefit of a growing organization.
- Develop your professional skills through on-going training.
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits.
In addition to the benefits offered by local affiliates, Boys Hope Girls Hope offers all full-time employees the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 125(k) cafeteria plan
- 15 days of personal time off in the first year of employment
- 11 paid holidays
- Orientation and training
Boys Hope Girls Hope has opportunities for qualified, mission-driven professionals to serve in our 16 U.S. affiliates and national office as:
- Executive Directors
- Program Directors
- House Manager
- Residential Counselors
- Live-In
- Live-Out
- Part-time
- Development Staff
- Office and Administrative Staff
- AmeriCorps Volunteer Positions:
- Community Resource Coordinator
- Academic Success Corps
Application and Screening Process
The Boys Hope Girls Hope application and screening requirements have been developed to ensure that we create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children we serve, and comply with applicable local and federal regulations.
The first step in applying for a position is to submit a resume through our online interest form (click here). Once your resume has been reviewed you will be contacted if we wish to schedule an interview.
Prior to an offer of employment, we will require at a minimum the following from every applicant:
- Resume
- Completed Boys Hope Girls Hope Application
- Proof of Education
- 3 Personal References
- Reference from each employer for jobs held over the past 5 years
- One Family Reference
- Fingerprint Background Check
- Credit Check (only for positions handling finances)
After an offer of employment and prior to starting employment, we require a pre-employment Health and Drug Screening. There may also be state specific requirements to satisfy local licensing regulations, which would be communicated to you during the application process.
Click here to begin the application process.
Boys Hope Girls Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Boys Hope Girls Hope Position Descriptions (coming soon!)
Residential Counselor (Live-Out)
Residential Counselor (Live-In)
Residential Counselor (Part-time)
AmeriCorps Volunteer Positions:
Bridgeton,
MO 63044-2607