Program Coordinator

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Program

Coordinator for the Division of Youth Opportunities within the

Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the

Youth Director, this position will oversee multiple projects connected

to local, state, and federal grants with a strong focus on managing

youth violence prevention initiatives, coordinating community-based

strategies, and supporting coalitions aligned with the Division\'s

priorities. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for strategic

planning, project coordination, resource management, grant

administration, grant writing, and reporting, while working closely with

community-based organizations, neighborhood partners, social service

agencies, outreach workers, and communities impacted by violence. This

role will serve as a key liaison to strengthen partnerships, support

direct service coordination with community partners, provide technical

assistance, and help implement new and existing initiatives that promote

youth development, public safety, and equitable, community-informed

responses to violence. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: \~ Strong understanding and

experience with state or federal grant contract management, budget

development, budget implementation, budget tracking and financial

reporting \~ Serve as a bridge between stakeholders, project managers,

and senior leadership, providing regular updates and addressing concerns

\~ Proficiency in electronic databases and Microsoft Office Suite \~

Experience working with diverse populations \~ Ability to maintain

records and prepare reports \~ Ability to facilitate interdisciplinary

teamwork \~ Ability to do weekly site visits to program partners \~

Ability to conceptualize and organize projects into manageable tasks \~

Ability to convene and facilitate meetings \~ Ability to work nights and

weekends, as required \~ Excellent written and oral communication skills

\~ Strong research, analytical and data skills \~ Must have excellent

time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks \~ Regular onsite

attendance is required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~ Bachelor\'s Degree in

public health, project management, youth development or other related

discipline, OR; Any equivalent combination of education, training and

three (3) years of relevant experience which provides the required

knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of

the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirement. \~ Three

• years of experience in youth program coordination, community
  
  

engagement, or youth violence prevention work. \~ Two (2) years of

experience managing state or federal grants, including reporting,

compliance, and program documentation. \~ Valid driver\'s license and

access to reliable transportation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \~

Master\'s degree in public health, project management, youth development

or other related discipline. \~ Five (5) years of experience in youth

program coordination, community engagement, or youth violence prevention

work. \~ Three (3) years of experience managing state or federal grants,

including reporting, compliance, and program documentation. \~ Three (3)

years of experience working at a local public health level, local

municipality, and/or nonprofit agency. [Click Here to Read Full Job

Description](https://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/program-coordinator/48344)