Youth Programs Lead – Running & Community Impact

The GIST Ltd; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Professional development funds

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Comp time

Job summary

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is seeking a Youth Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of youth engagement initiatives in Greater Boston. You will create meaningful opportunities to introduce running, build healthy habits, and strengthen partnerships with youth organizations.

You will oversee year‑round programs, coordinate events like the Youth Mile, and collaborate with schools and community groups to expand access to physical activity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing youth programs, community engagement initiatives, or related programming.
• Proven success planning and executing events or programs serving children, youth, families, or communities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee year‑round youth engagement opportunities beyond race weekends.
• Lead the B.A.A.'s participation in City of Boston Summer Sports Camps and other events.
• Build and manage relationships with schools, youth organizations, and municipal agencies.
• Plan and deliver youth events such as the Youth Mile and Scholastic Mile.
• Monitor outcomes, feedback, and engagement to inform program development.

Skills

Youth program management

Event planning

Relationship building

Project management

Bilingual

Tools

Microsoft 365

Salesforce

Job description

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is seeking a Youth Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of youth engagement initiatives in Greater Boston. You will create meaningful opportunities to introduce running, build healthy habits, and strengthen partnerships with youth organizations.

You will oversee year‑round programs, coordinate events like the Youth Mile, and collaborate with schools and community groups to expand access to physical activity.