Youth Center Coordinator

About the role

The Youth Center Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of the Faneuil Gardens Youth Center in Allston-Brighton, supporting youth in various areas including social emotional, education, and workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the center, including cleanliness, equipment inventory, and coordination with families on behavior and needs.
• Develops and implements programs for youth, both on-site and off-site, promoting self-sufficiency, physical health, social emotional health, and workforce readiness.
• Coordinates with community partners to deliver diverse programs and ensures smooth service delivery.
• Recruits youth to participate in programs and makes appropriate referrals to other agencies.
• Supervises youth workers in the SuccessLink program, prepares tasks, provides feedback, and mentors on work performance.
• Creates a monthly center calendar and promotional materials, conducts community outreach, and organizes events.
• Works with community volunteers and attends resident board meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and advanced training in a related field are preferred.
• Two years of experience working at a youth center with teenagers is required.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage relationships with partners and oversee contracts and grants.
• Knowledge of positive youth development using a restorative approach is required.
• A driver’s license is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in developing youth-oriented materials, are required.
• Knowledge of public housing and previous experience working with public housing youth is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with limited resources is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems and able to learn and utilize new software.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attentive to detail, intellectually curious, and issue-driven.
• Commitment to professional development and giving and receiving feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and advanced training in a related field.
• Experience working at a youth center with teenagers is required.
• Knowledge of positive youth development using a restorative approach is essential.
• A driver’s license is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary, especially in developing youth-oriented materials.
• Knowledge of public housing and previous experience working with public housing youth is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with limited resources is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems and able to learn and utilize new software.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attentive to detail, intellectually curious, and issue-driven.
• Commitment to professional development and giving and receiving feedback.

Skills

• Management and coordination of youth center operations.
• Development and implementation of youth-focused programs.
• Community outreach and engagement.
• Supervision and mentorship of youth workers.
• Event planning and organization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft system proficiency.

Benefits

BHA offers a comprehensive benefits package including 12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City’s pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, among others.

Pay

Starting Salary: $36.48 per hour

Schedule

Work 35 hours per week from 1-8 pm Monday through Friday. BHA anticipates a center schedule of 3-5 pm serving children and 5-7 pm serving teenagers. BHA and the selected candidate will decide the final hours in conjunction with the tenant taskforce and youth.