Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Company: The Beautywell Project

Location: Hybrid (Office: 1821 University Ave. W. Ste. #464-28, St. Paul, MN 55104)

Employment Type: Full-Time (35–40 hours per week)

Reports To: Executive Director

Compensation: $23.00 – $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) paid organizational holidays
• Monthly Health Care Premium Stipend (to assist with individual health insurance premiums)
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible core hours
• Direct mentorship from executive leadership and opportunities for professional development

Job Summary

The Beautywell Project is a non-profit organization founded to address the challenges posed by colorism, skin-lightening practices, and chemical exposures prevalent in communities. With a mission to promote wellness among individuals, families, and communities, the organization uses education, research, empowerment, and advocacy to drive policy and systems change.

The Program Coordinator will provide key administrative, research, and outreach support across core Beautywell initiatives while assisting executive leadership and supporting youth programming. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this full-time role is split into two main focus areas: 70% dedicated to general program coordination, salon projects, youth campaigns, research assistance, community outreach, events, and executive support; and 30% dedicated to leading and supporting the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution of training sessions certifying salon professionals serving Somali, Hmong, Latino, and other diverse communities to identify products containing banned chemicals (e.g., mercury, hydroquinone) and provide client counseling.
• In collaboration with communications staff and the Youth Advisory Board, assist with managing youth-focused social media campaigns, youth ambassador activities, communication publications, and digital content distribution promoting self-acceptance and chemical safety awareness.
• Conduct direct outreach into local communities, build relationships with partners and participants, and plan logistics for community events, workshops, and gatherings.
• Provide research assistance on ongoing projects, assist with data collection and entry, maintain organized documentation, and help compile planning and progress reports.
• Serve as an assistant to the Executive Director, providing scheduling, communication, and general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Help lead and coordinate the 18-week Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative and related Youth Advisory Board activities.
• Organize weekly meeting materials, track participant attendance and assignments, and foster a supportive, engaging environment for youth participants.
• Maintain regular, encouraging communication with participating students and help address any barriers to program completion.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Comfortable engaging with community members, youth, and executive staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, certificate, or degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Youth Development, or a related field.
• Prior experience with community outreach, event coordination, administrative assistance, or working directly with youth and diverse populations.
• Understanding of public health principles, youth development, and awareness of colorism, skin-lightening practices, and chemical exposures.

Work Environment / Schedule

• Full-Time (35–40 hours per week).
• Hybrid work schedule with flexible core hours.
• Office: 1821 University Ave. W. Ste. #464-28, St. Paul, MN 55104.

Compensation and Benefits

• $23.00 – $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) paid organizational holidays.
• Monthly Health Care Premium Stipend (to assist with individual health insurance premiums).
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible core hours.
• Direct mentorship from executive leadership and opportunities for professional development.

EEO Statement

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.