“The Club staff as a whole impacted me in a positive way. They allowed me to feel safe in my own community, provided me with my first job opportunities, and allowed me to give back to the neighborhood that I grew up in.”
– Hector Alvarez, BGCB Alum and Administrative Coordinator at Holland Community Center
In this month’s Alumni Spotlight, Hector Alvarez, an alum of Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, shares how his experience as a Club kid and eventual full time staff at BGCB prepared him for the career he is pursuing today in which he pursues work that is meaningful to him while creating an impact within his home community.
Fast Facts
- Name: Hector Alvarez
- Club: Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
- Years attended: 1992-1996, and full-time staff
- Current occupation: Adminstrative Coordinator at Holland Community Center
- Favorite Club activities: Social Recreation
- Club/Team Involvement: I was a part of Torch Club and Keystone leadership clubs and won the annual Frederick C. Church award in 1993.
In his own words
What qualities and skills did you learn from your Club that you carry with you day-to-day?
As a member of Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club, I learned leadership, job readiness qualities, and a sense of understanding for others and the community. These qualities allowed me to work at Blue Hill in various roles, from Junior staff to Social Rec Coordinator, Athletic Director, and ultimately Director of Operations. I served in those roles for a total of 17 years.
Hector Alvarez, Administrative Coordinator at Holland Community Center, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club alumnus
Who is a mentor that made an impact in your life, and how?
The Club staff as a whole impacted me in a positive way. They allowed me to feel safe in my own community, provided me with my first job opportunities, and allowed me to give back to the neighborhood that I grew up in.
How has your Club experience led you to what you’re currently working on/studying?
My current position as Administrative Coordinator is the equivalent of a BGCB Club Director role, so I’ve been prepared for my current role through my time as Director of Operations at Blue Hill Club. Now I’m able to continue providing essential programming in the Dorchester area.
What advice do you have for younger members?
Continue to build positive relationships with Club staff and learn from their knowledge and resources—it will definitely have a lasting impact in your life.
