MA Program Coordinator

About the role

The MA Program Coordinator leads the local implementation of all Girlstart programs across the Massachusetts area. Working closely with internal teams and local partners, this role builds strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents, donors, and STEM CREW to support organizational goals.

Location: The MA Program Coordinator needs to be able to access the Boston and surrounding areas regularly and efficiently. At this time, this position works from home; however, this candidate should be comfortable working in person with our partners and STEM CREW.

Responsibilities

• STEM CREW Management: Responsible for front line staff (called STEM CREW) hiring, training, management, and supervision; review and approve biweekly payroll for STEM CREW; maintain consistent communication and provide feedback to STEM CREW throughout programming.
• Program Operations: Organize Massachusetts area programming logistics and day-to-day implementation; maintain participant registration forms, parent communication (including confirmations, reminders, follow up emails/letters), attendance, survey results, photos, etc.; facilitate successful relationships between program partners, STEM CREW, and Girlstart; work with Girlstart team to implement Community STEM programming including annual Girls in STEM Conference; supervise, assist, and/or deliver in-person programming, including but not limited to after school clubs, summer camps, community STEM programming, as needed; serve as Girlstart representative at MA area events (typically in-person), including but not limited to recruitment events, luncheons, evening networking events, and volunteer fairs.
• Support Funding and Expansion: Work to expand Girlstart's presence in Massachusetts by leading conversations with and outreach towards new school districts in the region; research and connect with potential new Girlstart locations and schools, establishing new partners in alignment with programmatic goals; consults with Director of Programs and Chief Program Officer in both the facilitation and expansion of programming in the Massachusetts region; support the engagement team's efforts to secure new and renewed gifts; represent Girlstart's Massachusetts presence in meetings with donors, funders, and volunteers as needed.
• Organizational Support: Support Girlstart's strategic plan goals; communicate and collaborate with the Girlstart team regarding the implementation of Girlstart programs across the nation; assist with various projects and tasks to support Girlstart operations; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in youth programming or informal STEM education
• Minimum two years of experience and proven success in planning and implementing quality programming for youth