MORE THAN WORDS seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Youth Development Coordinator to support Youth Development Programing at our Boston location. This position provides a hands-on, paid opportunity to lead programming and training while working with Young Adults to hit outcomes in Education, Employment and Self Efficacy. The Youth Development Coordinator will support oversight aspects of Young Adult Programing including workshops, trainings, youth development shifts and onboarding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Oversee Shifts, Trainings and Projects

• Support and facilitate youth 1:1s and in small groups to create and reach SMART goals
• Oversee and support facilitation of workshops for the YD department
• Oversee and support completion of Senior Partner Projects for Young Adults
• Scheduling and Coordinating Events in the Community for Young Adults and Staff.

 Train Youth Employees

• Work alongside youth to provide ongoing feedback and support towards accomplishing monthly Smart Goals
• Hold youth employees accountable for all safety, policies and performance including attendance, punctuality, professionalism and efficiency with tasks on shift
• Train Young Adults to lead Workshops, New Youth Trainings and Create Senior Partner Projects that have a long-lasting impact on More Than Words

 OUTLINES OF THE POSITION:

• Schedule will typically be Monday through Friday, with an emphasis on afternoons to support youth check ins and YOU Time.
• This position offers $22.00 per hour with a maximum of 29 hours per week
• This is a 6-month position, with potential to renew for a full year, after evaluating at the end of initial 6-month period
• The Youth Development Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Youth Development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have a GED or High School Diploma
• You must be consistently moving towards educational outcomes
• You must have transitioned from MTW at least 2 years prior to apply
• You must be at least 21 years of age
• You must be able to follow through on commitments
• Covid-19 vaccination and booster

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The Youth Development Coordinator must be a high-energy person who enjoys teaching others, hitting goals, and working in a hands-on environment
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years working with or mentoring young adults and have a proven ability to inspire and compel others to exceed expectations
• The candidate is comfortable with public speaking, possesses a technological aptitude and has a desire to lead programming, and trainings for young adults

​​​​​​​TO APPLY: Please include a resume and cover letter.

MTW’s Waltham site is commuter friendly and is just a short walking distance from the Waltham stop on the Boston/Fitchburg commuter rail along with the MBTA 70 & 70A bus lines.

Background Checks

More Than Words requires all staff, service members, volunteers, board members and youth over 18 years of age to undergo background checks. More Than Words is a CORI friendly organization and reviews CORIs on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 Protocols

More Than Words continues to support safety protocols related to COVID-19. MTW will continue to be a mask friendly space and encourages staff to mask at their discretion, and to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including boosters, when eligible.

MTW EEO Statement

MTW is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourages applicants of every background. The organization's policy regarding equal employment opportunity means that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, and termination will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR@MTWyouth.org.