Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We hire employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.
The Boys & Girls Club Movement includes more than 1,140 independent organizations and the national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Autonomous local organizations serve youth and communities in more than 4,100 Club locations with 56,000 adult professional staff, as well as program volunteers and board members.
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Values
Integrity
Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
For 155 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America | National Headquarters | 1275 Peachtree St NE. Atlanta, GA 30309
Regional Offices | Richardson, Texas; Schaumburg, Illinois; Washington DC; and Los Angeles, California.
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Magnus Chess Academy (formerly Silver Knights Chess) is one of the largest chess-teaching organizations in the United States.
A little bit about us:
•In our 16 years of existence we have taught chess to 100,000 children. Nearly 50 of our students have won state or national championships, but our typical student is a regular kid looking to learn a new skill and have fun!
•We teach chess in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and online
•We have a need-based scholarship program and in a typical year provide more than 500 scholarships to families without the means to pay
•We were founded in 2006 by Adam Weissbarth, a National Chess Master and former schoolteacher
•In 2021, we joined the Play Magnus Group, a company founded by Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Champion! Our students now have the opportunity to challenge and learn directly from Magnus and other famous chessplayers.
•We employ an office staff of 10-15 and more than 100 teaching staff