YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to deliver high-quality programs, ensure health and safety standards, and boost participation across youth services.

You will supervise staff, manage engagement data, and maintain strong partnerships with families and schools. The role requires evening hours during the school year, travel to program sites, and active liaison with Worcester Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Availability to work on weekdays 2:00 PM–9:30 PM during July and August.
• Completion of Youth Worker Training Institute within 1 year preferred.
• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to quality customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Girls Choice Program during the school year (Sept–June).
• Create and maintain engagement data per participant (intake, pre/post surveys, ongoing data collection).
• Engage with parents/guardians to support participant success.
• Liaise with Worcester Public Schools via counselors and related staff.
• Travel to program sites; mileage paid and resources provided.
• Plan and implement Youth Development programming and direct services.
• Oversee the Summer Youth Connect program during summer months.
• Assist and co-facilitate Girls Promoting Safety at Burncoat Middle School on Wednesdays 9:30–12:30.
• Maintain participant records using ETO and other methods.
• Recruit youth for Summer Youth Connect.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Judgment

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608

Overview

Salary Range

$24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

High School

Travel Percentage

None

Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Job 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-schoolyear calendar (September-June) and maintains the full-timeschedule with evening hours during the summer.

• Girls Choice Program – Evening programing until 6pm 2 days out of the week and select Saturdays .
• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee the YWCA component of the summer Youth Connectprogram during the summer months.
• Assist and cofacilitate Girls Promoting Safety program at Burncoat Middle School on Wednesdays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
• 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 Connectas 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 transportationrequired.

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.