Boston Youth Program Coordinator

The Center for Teen Empowerment (TE) Program Coordinators work with the Program Director and a team of staff to develop and implement a comprehensive youth engagement strategy aimed at effecting positive community change in the targeted neighborhood. The program coordinators will implement youth leadership initiatives that increase opportunities for youth ages 14 to 19 to gain leadership and employment skills and work toward improved outcomes for all youth. Program coordinators work directly with teens to implement social change events and initiatives in their community and/or schools.

Program coordinators work together to supervise a group of teen employees, implementing the Teen Empowerment Model, which includes a youth work contract and feedback system. Program coordinators track and enter youth hours and are responsible for collecting necessary paperwork from youth employees, communicating with parents/trusted adults as needed, and keeping thorough record of activities.

In addition, program coordinators are part of a team of staff responsible for program evaluation and reporting, marketing events and initiatives in the community and on social media, building relationships with external partners, representing the organization at community meetings and events, assisting with fundraising, and other tasks as assigned.

This is a full time 40 hour a week position at our Mattapan, MA site. Some evenings and weekends required. This position is fully in-person.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Undergraduate degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Sophisticated understanding of positive youth development approaches, community engagement strategies, and youth issues.
• Experience or a willingness to learn facilitation and meeting designs using interactive methods. Familiarity with the Teen Empowerment Model is a plus.
• Excellent public speaking and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative partnerships with youth and adults. Mediation and conflict resolution skills are a plus.
• Experience working with youth in urban communities. Experience developing and operating youth programs preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative but also to participate productively in team projects and efforts.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to Teen Empowerment’s mission and values.
• Familiarity with the City of Boston’s Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury neighborhoods is strongly preferred.
• Experience with violence prevention and intervention in an urban setting is a plus.
• Arts, music, photography and/or video editing skills are a plus.

The Center for Teen Empowerment is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person