Youth Development Lead - Evening & Summer Programs

Ywca Central Massachusetts; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Central Massachusetts is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator in Worcester, MA. The role focuses on coordinating high-quality youth programs, ensuring health and safety standards, and increasing participation across Youth Development components.

The coordinator reports to the Director of Youth Development and works full-time with evenings/weekends during the summer. Must be able to travel to program sites and engage diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust hours based on program schedule.
• Experience delivering youth programming or services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Girls Choice Program during the school year.
• Maintain engagement data per participant (intake, surveys, data collection).
• Engage with parents/guardians to support participant success.
• liaise with Worcester Public Schools (guidance counselors, etc.).
• Travel to program sites; mileage paid; supplies provided.
• Plan and implement Youth Development programming; direct service.
• Oversee the Summer Youth Connect component during summer months.
• Co-facilitate Girls Promoting Safety at Burncoat Middle School (Wednesdays 9:30–12:30).
• Maintain participant records in data systems (attendance, demographics, outcomes).
• Recruit youth for Summer Youth Connect as needed.

Skills

Schedule flexibility

Customer service

Organizational skills

Judgment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or youth development experience preferred

Job description

YWCA Central Massachusetts is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator in Worcester, MA. The role focuses on coordinating high-quality youth programs, ensuring health and safety standards, and increasing participation across Youth Development components.

The coordinator reports to the Director of Youth Development and works full-time with evenings/weekends during the summer. Must be able to travel to program sites and engage diverse communities.