Youth Program Coordinator

Boston Public Health Commission - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Youth Program Coordinator position at the City of Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Boston Mayor's Youth Council and the Youth Lead the Change (YLC) participatory budgeting program. This role involves engaging youth and young adults, facilitating civic engagement initiatives, and providing direction to a team of specialists to ensure the success of these programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to a team of three specialists, helping to manage the day-to-day functions of the Council.
• Manages the facilitation and support of all council meetings.
• Develops, manages, and conducts outreach and engagement initiatives for program development and management.
• Works to build partnerships with neighborhoods, youth, community groups, organizations, and city departments for the Council.
• Assists committee members in developing projects and initiatives for the Council year.
• Manages the implementation of the Youth Lead the Change Participatory Budgeting process.
• Ensures youth engagement and youth voice are at the forefront of all YLC project proposals through implementation.
• Supports the Youth Lead the Change Youth Committee during all steps of the process.
• Maintains current knowledge of youth needs, concerns, goals, and opportunities through project development.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience working with youth.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• A high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to create, develop, and coordinate programs.
• Track record of collaborating with youth leaders and volunteers.
• Ability to engage diverse communities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with city staff, community partners, teachers, youth, and media.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese).

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Boston youth service providers.