WHO WE ARE.
Great Futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. We are a group of dedicated, passionate professionals who are committed to ensuring that the future is bright for kids from infancy through age 18. We strive to be the premier provider of affordable, high quality care at our eight sites across the county. Learn more about the different departments that work together to fulfill our mission.
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Some people refer to childcare as “daycare”. We prefer the term early learning center because of our intentional, evidence-based, holistic approach to comprehensive child development. Dedicated early learning assistants and lead teachers provide a consistent framework that blends structured learning and creative exploration opportunities to ensure that our youngest members are hitting crucial developmental milestones and are well equipped for their next stage in life.
We serve children from four weeks to 12 years old in our infant, toddler, preschool, and school-aged classrooms. We create a safe and nurturing environment where each day comprises of enrichment activities, outdoor time, rest time, and serving healthy meals & snacks. If you are passionate about shaping young minds while following the lead of the youth we serve, and making a meaningful difference in children’s lives during their crucial early years, this is the career for you!
CLUBHOUSES
Do you have a passion for working with elementary-aged children or teens and want to make a positive impact in your community? Club staff do whatever it takes to create a culture of creativity and innovation to achieve our common mission of providing a safe and high-quality place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. The three pillars of our mission are academic success, good character & leadership, and healthy lifestyles, and everything we do is built on this foundation. Our teen program is catered to workforce readiness, and developing life skills needed for adulthood.
Work alongside a team of caring professionals who are collaborative and passionate, celebrate successes, and have a dedication to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all children from kindergarten through high school who walk through our blue doors.
ATHLETICS
The athletic department is focused on bringing the highest quality sporting experience to the youth who need us most all around the county. We offer four sports year-round: baseball, basketball, volleyball, and flag football, as well as instructional clinics to provide opportunities for growth for young athletes. The department is comprised of the athletic director and athletic coordinators, who are the “boots on the ground” that interact with our coaches, parents, and athletes.
Our team provides a dynamic and inclusive space on-and-off the fields and courts to encourage members to build self-esteem, promote good sportsmanship, learn and grow a sense of community, and enhance physical and emotional health.
NUTRITION
Step into the kitchen with us and create culinary delights while fostering a love for healthy eating and nutrition at our early learning centers. We are more than just a team of cooks – our work has purpose and we strive to consistently ensure high-quality, varied food choices while integrating locally sourced fresh produce for the growing minds and bodies of the children we serve.
Our nutrition director and cooks are passionate, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to furthering our mission through good nutrition and healthy habits. By providing opportunities to sample unfamiliar foods, offering wholesome meals and snacks, and serving meals family-style to encourage social interaction, this team models excellence by building the foundation that is essential to a healthy relationship with food. If you are ready to mix, measure, and make future foodies, join our team!
ADMINISTRATION
Support the backbone of our organization’s operations while working alongside a devoted team who shares your commitment to our mission. This group of collaborative and professional individuals are dedicated to fostering a workplace of respect and reflection while making meaningful contributions to positively impact the community. The administrative team is made up of the executive team, facilities, finance, human resources, and resource development.
We choose courage over comfort while upholding our organization’s values and ensuring that our programs thrive and our strategic goals stay on track. This purpose-driven work requires you to be an advocate for our organization and a champion of our local youth. Are you ready to use your unique skills to make a lasting positive change in your community?
OUR DNA CODE.
Our DNA cultural code is a series of “We” statements, developed by a diverse team of our staff in 2023. These statements offer clearly defined behaviors around specifically how we treat each other and approach our work every day to uphold the environment we’re all intentionally co-creating together; aka our culture. Establishing and sustaining a positive culture means holding our employees accountable to the promise of an excellent experience. Developing and implementing our DNA cultural code has been a multi-phase process that we are deeply committed to. Read our full DNA culture code here.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR.
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Kindness
Communication
Team-oriented
Prepared yet adaptable
Nurturing
CLUBHOUSES
Flexibility
Patience
Empathy
Creativity
Open-minded
ATHLETICS
Appreciation of movement
Organization
Resilience
Versatile communicator
NUTRITION
Independent
Cleanliness
Passionate
Commitment to quality
Systematic
ADMINISTRATION
Passion for the mission
Forward-thinking
Self-motivated
Detail-oriented
BENEFITS.
WHERE WE ARE.
