YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Job DetailsJob Location: YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Evenings/WeekendsJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Title: Youth Development Coordinator                                           Department:  Youth Development Reports to: Director of Youth Development                                         Effective Date: 3/25/24 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, with occasional Saturdays as needed for special programming or events. YouthConnect Summer (July and August only) – Must be available Monday through Thursday 2:00PM to 9:30PM.  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: Hire, train, supervise, and schedule part-time seasonal summer staff for Youth Connect. 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. Serve as an active liaison with Worcester Public Schools by working closely with guidance counselors, school adjustment counselors, and other school personnel as appropriate. 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. Oversee the YWCA component of the summer Youth Connect program during the summer months. 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. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate year-round Family Fun Fridays programming, including developing engaging family-centered activities, coordinating logistics, collaborating with community partners and volunteers as needed, and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that promotes family engagement. QualificationsRequired 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. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 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.