Youth Program Coordinator
(part-time)
About us: MVYTF is a small non-profit focused on prevention of substance use and risky behavior through promotion of wellness, community connection, and shared values. Our staff values each member’s voice as we work as a team to consistently improve education about substance use and access to healthy, substance-free activities.
Position: Our Youth Program Coordinator will play a major role in the development of a novel outreach program based on our tagline: “powered by youth, backed by community”. They will interact with the school staff and students at MV Regional High School, the Charter School, and our 4 island combined schools. Through school partnerships, the coordinator will design educational and social programming that connects youth to their community while demonstrating the value of a substance-free lifestyle.
Essential responsibilities:
· Attend training and education on evidence-based programs.
· Collaborate on designing and implementing evidence-based prevention initiatives focused on primary substance use prevention. Specifically, this position will focus on reducing the onset and progression of alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use/misuse by youth and young adults.
· Facilitate youth programming.
· Work flexible hours including afternoons, evenings, and occasional field trips.
· Collect data and create reports.
· Create flyers and social media posts related to youth programs.
Qualifications & Skills:
Desired
· Strong interpersonal skills with community-centered approach.
· Experience with youth and young adult engagement.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to lead discussions, presentations, and community meetings.
· Strong planning and organizational abilities.
· Desire to learn and continue to evolve professionally.
· Commitment to fostering inclusivity and advancing equity through community-centered practices.
· Willing to work September through June.
Required
· High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Experience working with youth and coordinating programs.
· Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
Salary & Benefits:
· Salary is based on experience.
· $20-27 an hour for 25 hours a week September through June.
· 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
