MA Program Coordinator

Girlstart; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: 97% employer-covered

Dental & Vision: 100% employer-covered

Disability & Life Insurance available

401(k) plan options available

Tech Setup: All necessary technology

Job summary

Girlstart is seeking a MA Program Coordinator to lead local implementation of our STEM programs across Massachusetts. You will collaborate with internal teams and local partners, building strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, parents, donors, and STEM CREW to support organizational goals.

You will manage STEM CREW staffing, oversee logistics, and maintain communications with participants and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in youth programming or informal STEM education (required).
• Minimum two years of experience planning and implementing quality programming for youth.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and coach college-age youth.
• Willingness to learn HR systems to hire/onboard staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Reliable, timely, and capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Massachusetts program implementation across Girlstart programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise STEM CREW staff; approve biweekly payroll.
• Maintain participant registration, parent communications, attendance, surveys, and photos.
• Organize Massachusetts area programming logistics and day-to-day execution.
• Foster relationships with school districts, partners, STEM CREW, and Girlstart.
• Deliver and supervise in-person programming including after-school clubs and camps.
• Represent Girlstart at MA events and recruit volunteers as needed.
• Support program expansion through outreach to new districts and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Organization

Teamwork

flexibility

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience in youth programming or informal STEM education

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

Job Description

The MA Program Coordinator leads the local implementation of all Girlstart programs across the Massachusetts area. Working closely with internal teams and local partners, this role builds strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents, donors, and STEM CREW to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities

STEM CREW Management

• Responsible for front line staff (called STEM CREW) hiring, training, management, and supervision
• Review and approve biweekly payroll for STEM CREW
• Maintain consistent communication and provide feedback to STEM CREW throughout programming

Program Operations

• Organize Massachusetts area programming logistics and day-to-day implementation
• Maintain participant registration forms, parent communication (including confirmations, reminders, follow up emails/letters), attendance, survey results, photos, etc.
• Facilitate successful relationships between program partners, STEM CREW, and Girlstart
• Work with Girlstart team to implement Community STEM programming including annual Girls in STEM Conference
• Supervise, assist, and/or deliver in-person programming, including but not limited to after school clubs, summer camps, community STEM programming, as needed
• Serve as Girlstart representative at MA area events (typically in-person), including but not limited to recruitment events, luncheons, evening networking events, and volunteer fairs

Support Funding and Expansion

• Work to expand Girlstart's presence in Massachusetts by leading conversations with and outreach towards new school districts in the region
• Research and connect with potential new Girlstart locations and schools, establishing new partners in alignment with programmatic goals
• Consults with Director of Programs and Chief Program Officer in both the facilitation and expansion of programming in the Massachusetts region
• Support the engagement team's efforts to secure new and renewed gifts
• Represent Girlstart's Massachusetts presence in meetings with donors, funders, and volunteers as needed

Organizational Support

• Support Girlstart's strategic plan goals
• Communicate and collaborate with the Girlstart team regarding the implementation of Girlstart programs across the nation
• Assist with various projects and tasks to support Girlstart operations
• Other duties as assigned

Location:

The MA Program Coordinator needs to be able to access the Boston and surrounding areas regularly and efficiently. At this time, this position works from home; however, this candidate should be comfortable working in person with our partners and STEM CREW.

About Girlstart

Founded in 1997, Girlstart is dedicated to empowering girls through STEM while creating an inclusive environment that benefits all students. Our innovative, nationally recognized STEM education programs include After School, week-long Summer Camps, Community STEM Programs, and annual Girls in STEM Conferences held in multiple cities across Texas and the Boston, MA area. Our goal is to encourage every child to be brave, creative, and curious through hands-on STEM activities, career exploration, and inspiration from real women in STEM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in youth programming or informal STEM education
• Minimum two years of experience and proven success in planning and implementing quality programming for youth
• Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and coach college age youth
• Willingness to learn HR systems and programs in order to hire and onboard program staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing
• Effective organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission of Girlstart
• Reliable, dependable, and timely
• Knowledge of educational learning standards and experience creating youth serving curriculum preferred

Special Requirements

• Reliable transportation. This position needs to be comfortable driving to observe or lead programs, attend events, etc.
• Experience with Google Suite, Zoom, and working with remote teams
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, when needed
• Physical ability to lift at least 10lbs

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 97% employer-covered
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-covered (Basic Plan)
• Insurance Options: Short/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance available
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) plan options available
• Tech Setup: All necessary technology provided

Girlstart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.