• Youth Development Coordinator

    YWCA Central Massachusetts (Worcester, MA)


    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

    Job Details

    Level

     

    Entry

     

    Job Location

     

    YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Evenings/Weekends

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Job Title:Youth Development Coordinator Department: Youth Development

     

    Reports to:Director of Youth Development Effective Date: 6/1/25

     

    Schedule:35 hours weekly - Program follows the public-school year calendar (September-June) and maintains the full-time schedule with evening hours during the summer.

     

    + Girls Choice Program – Evening programing until 6pm 2 days out of the week and select Saturdays .

    + YouthConnect Summer (June - August only) – Must be available Monday through Thursday 2:00PM to 9:30PM.

    + Family Fun Friday (September - June)

    Remote Position:No

    Job Summary:

    The Youth Development Coordinator coordinates functions to provide the highest quality of programming and customer service for participants, maintains health and safety standards to improve the quality of current programs, and increases participation in Youth Development components of the YWCA Central Massachusetts.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    + None

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Assist in Girls Choice Program during school year - September through June.

    + Create and maintain all required engagement related data per participant, including but not limited to intake, pre/post surveys, ongoing data collection.

    + Engage with parents/guardians to support participant success.

    + Be an active liaison with Worcester Public Schools by working closely with guidance counselors, school adjustment counselors etc.

    + Travel to program sites and purchase supplies, as needed. Mileage is paid and resources will be provided.

    + Plan and implement Youth Development programming, including direct program service.

    + Assist with running Family Fun Fridays by having activities planned for families to participate in on Friday nights.

    + Maintain accurate records of program participants using ETO (data management system) and other methods as needed, including tracking attendance, demographics and outcomes as required.

    + Recruit youth for Summer Youth Connect as needed.

    Qualifications

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    + Ability to adjust hours worked based on scheduled programs. Must be available to work on weekdays from 2:00PM to 9:30PM during the months of July and August only.

    + Completion of Youth Worker Training Institute within 1 year preferred.

    + Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.

    + Commitment to providing quality customer service, strong organizational skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.

    + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

    Education and Experience:

    + High school diploma required. Associate degree and/or youth development experience preferred.

    + Experience working with diverse populations, such as youth and their families and communities of color.

    Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to walk and stand for extended intervals.