Are you passionate about youth development, case management, and building pathways for teens to thrive? Girls Inc. of Worcester is seeking a Teen Programs Coordinator to oversee and strengthen our teen-focused programming through direct service, coordination, and community partnership. This role blends hands-on youth engagement with program coordination, referrals, and relationship-building to ensure teen participants receive holistic, responsive support.
The Teen Programs Coordinator plays a critical role in connecting teens to career pathways, wellness support, and community resources while maintaining a safe, empowering, and youth-centered program environment.
Program Coordination & Youth Support
- Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for teen participants.
- Coordinate and facilitate teen programming focused on leadership development, identity exploration, life skills, wellness, career readiness, and community engagement.
- Provide case management support for teen participants, including goal-setting, progress tracking, referrals, and follow-up.
- Conduct participant intakes and maintain accurate documentation aligned with organizational and funder requirements.
- Support daily program operations including activity preparation, youth check-in/out, transitions, and behavior guidance.
- Plan and support local field trips, workshops, and special teen events.
Career Pathways & Referrals
- Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Career Pathways to coordinate referrals to internal and external programs, resources, and opportunities.
- Support promotion and recruitment for teen programs, workshops, and pathway opportunities.
- Track referrals and participation to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
Community & Partner Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, and service providers to expand opportunities for teens.
- Attend offsite meetings with community partners as needed.
- Represent Girls Inc. of Worcester at outreach, tabling, and recruitment events.
- Support family engagement by communicating with parents/caregivers promptly and professionally.
Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate attendance tracking and timely data entry.
- Document behavior concerns, case notes, and incidents in alignment with organizational policies.
- Communicate concerns and updates to supervisors in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Support light housekeeping and program space upkeep as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Walk up to one mile daily for participant pickup or transitions.
- Safely lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for program setup, supplies, and event materials.
Other Responsibilities
- Communicating with and addressing behavior concerns with your supervisors and filling out appropriate documentation.
- Communicating with any parent/guardian concerns and questions promptly and appropriately.
- Ensure accurate attendance data entry for your program and any grant requirements
This part-time position requires a 19-22-hour workweek, with flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend programming. This is a 10-month role only active during academic school year
Work Schedule:
Tuesday–Thursday: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
18.5 hours/week are required in person for program delivery, case management, partner meetings (including offsite), program preparation, and participant intakes. The remaining 3.5 hours/week will be scheduled on a rotating basis in coordination with the Associate Director of Career Pathways to support referrals, program promotion, coordination, and preparation.
During the first 90 days, these hours will be completed in person (schedule may vary week to week). After 90 days of successful employment, these hours may be completed remotely, as approved.
- At least 21 years old with a high school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human services, education, social work, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with youth in group or supportive service settings; experience with teens (ages 11–17) strongly preferred.
- Experience or interest in case management, youth advocacy, or referral coordination.
- Strong facilitation, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to youth development, equity, trauma-informed practice, and social justice.
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting (fingerprinting cost paid by applicant).
- Ability to travel locally to partner sites and events.
- Bilingual or multilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $18.50-21.50/Hour dependent on experience
Benefits: Employee Discount + BenefitsHub, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program
Please email resume and any additional documents to:
Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Girls Inc. of Worcester, we value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect candidate!