Top 18 Youth director Jobs in Worcester Ma

Director of Outdoor Education and Community Programs
MetroWest YMCA —Hopkinton, MA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Foster Care Program Director
Sevita —Worcester, MA
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Framingham Youth Theatre (FYT) Summer Program Director
Framingham Public Schools —Framingham, MA
- $9,187.76 a year
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- High school
School’s Out Assistant Site Director & 7-D Driver – School Year 2026 – 2027 & Summer Program Support
MetroWest YMCA —Wayland, MA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Management
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Program Director - Hillside
Devereux —Rutland, MA
- $55,620 - $65,486 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
CBYCS Site Director |Worcester
Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. —Worcester, MA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- LMFT
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Program Director I - Childrens Congregate Care
Seven Hills Foundation —Worcester, MA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Program Director
Behavioral Health Network Inc —Ware, MA
- $71,000 a year
- 5 years
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Driver's License
Assistant Program Director - Juvenile Justice
Eliot Community Human Services —Framingham, MA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Program Director
Camp Atwater —North Brookfield, MA
- Management
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
Director of Family Networks
LUK, Inc. —Leominster, MA
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Assistant Program Director (LMHC, LICSW)
Northeast Family Services —Worcester, MA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Program Director, ESP Crisis Services, Gardner
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Gardner, MA
- $78,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- LMFT
- Adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Director, ESP Crisis Services, Leominster
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Leominster, MA
- $78,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- LMFT
- Adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Program Supervisor, Worcester, MA
Key Program, Inc. —Worcester, MA
A valid driver’s license and insured vehicle for employment. Bachelor’s degree in human services related field is required, a master’s degree is preferred AND.
$71,680 - $73,680 a year
Foster Care Program Director
Sevita —Worcester, MA
Other training and/or certification per state requirements and/or service line. Bachelor's degree and two to three years of related experience in the Human…
$75,000 a year
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Valid Ohio driver’s license and Educational Aide Permit or ability to obtain. This role ensures that all program elements—including academic support, youth…
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Director of Outdoor Education and Community Programs

MetroWest YMCA -
Hopkinton, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Teamwork
Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Experience working with children
Camp experience

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to help shape

the future of outdoor education, wellness, and youth development in our community.

This is an opportunity to co-create a leadership position that blends outdoor education, camp

programming, community wellness, and innovative partnerships. We are looking for someone who

brings both experience and imagination; a leader who can build on our strong foundation while

helping us grow into what’s next.

ABOUT THE OUTDOOR CENTER:

Set on over 120 acres in Hopkinton, the Outdoor Center offers a unique combination of:

Ropes courses (high and low elements)
Indoor climbing wall
Wooded trails and outdoor learning spaces
Camp and youth development programs
Expanding wellness and community initiatives

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause

of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we

are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you

and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become

a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full

potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our

community stronger beginning with you.

WHAT YOU’LL HELP SHAPE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

● Outdoor Education and Programming: Design and grow innovative outdoor education

experiences for youth and community groups. Evaluate and evolve school group offerings.

Expand year-round programming that leverages the Outdoor Center’s unique assets.

● Outdoor Wellness and Community Impact: Support or lead development of nature-based

wellness initiatives. Build partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and community

organizations. Integrate mental health and social-emotional learning into program design.

● Camp Leadership Integrations: Collaborate closely with camp leadership to align programs,

staff training, and outcomes. Supports ropes course and adventure programming within

summer camp. Help extend the impact of camp into year-round experiences.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

● Program Growth and Sustainability: Identify opportunities to grow participation,

membership value, and revenue. Develop new program models including community,

corporate, and group experiences. Balance mission-driven access with financial sustainability.

● Leadership and Team Development: Supervise and develop program staff. Foster a

collaborative, mission-driven team culture. Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives across

the YMCA.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Influence
Developing Self & Others
Inclusion
Collaboration

WHO YOU ARE (QUALIFICATIONS):

● A creative and strategic thinker who sees possibilities, not just programs

● A relationship builder who can connect with youth, families, partners, and staff.

● Flexible and dependable. This role is not “standard office hours”. Nights and weekends are

anticipated.

● Experienced in one or more areas of:

○ Outdoor education;

○ Camp leadership;

○ Youth development; and/or

○ Wellness or mental health programming.

● Willing and able to continuously learn and develop. There is the opportunity for additional

relevant training.

● A builder who is excited to grow programs, partnerships, and ideas.

● Possess strong organizational and leadership skills

● Passionate for the YMCA mission and community impact

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT:

Employees who directly supervise youth will:

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Supervisors will:

Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to

screen for abuse risk.

Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse

risk.

Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries

with youth.

Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse

risk.

Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive

disciplinary procedures.

Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Follow mandated reporting requirements.
Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect
their youth from abuse.
Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

Employee must be able to spend extended periods of time outside in favorable and unfavorable weather conditions.

Employee must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50#. Employee may need to stand forlong periods of time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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youth director jobs in worcester ma

Director of Outdoor Education and Community Programs

Foster Care Program Director

Framingham Youth Theatre (FYT) Summer Program Director

School’s Out Assistant Site Director & 7-D Driver – School Year 2026 – 2027 & Summer Program Support

Program Director - Hillside

CBYCS Site Director |Worcester

Assistant Program Director I - Childrens Congregate Care

Program Director

Assistant Program Director - Juvenile Justice

Program Director

Director of Family Networks

Assistant Program Director (LMHC, LICSW)

Program Director, ESP Crisis Services, Gardner

Program Director, ESP Crisis Services, Leominster

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