MA Program Coordinator

Girlstart•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MA Program Coordinator leads the local implementation of all Girlstart programs across the Massachusetts area. Working closely with internal teams and local partners, this role builds strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents, donors, and STEM CREW to support organizational goals. Girlstart is dedicated to empowering girls through STEM while creating an inclusive environment that benefits all students. Our innovative, nationally recognized STEM education programs include After School, week-long Summer Camps, Community STEM Programs, and annual Girls in STEM Conferences held in multiple cities across Texas and the Boston, MA area. Our goal is to encourage every child to be brave, creative, and curious through hands-on STEM activities, career exploration, and inspiration from real women in STEM.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or related experience in youth programming or informal STEM education
Minimum two years of experience and proven success in planning and implementing quality programming for youth
Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and coach college age youth
Willingness to learn HR systems and programs in order to hire and onboard program staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing
Effective organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission of Girlstart
Reliable, dependable, and timely
Knowledge of educational learning standards and experience creating youth serving curriculum preferred
Reliable transportation. This position needs to be comfortable driving to observe or lead programs, attend events, etc.
Experience with Google Suite, Zoom, and working with remote teams
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, when needed
Physical ability to lift at least 10lbs

Responsibilities

Responsible for front line staff (called STEM CREW) hiring, training, management, and supervision
Review and approve biweekly payroll for STEM CREW
Maintain consistent communication and provide feedback to STEM CREW throughout programming
Organize Massachusetts area programming logistics and day-to-day implementation
Maintain participant registration forms, parent communication (including confirmations, reminders, follow up emails/letters), attendance, survey results, photos, etc.
Facilitate successful relationships between program partners, STEM CREW, and Girlstart
Work with Girlstart team to implement Community STEM programming including annual Girls in STEM Conference
Supervise, assist, and/or deliver in-person programming, including but not limited to after school clubs, summer camps, community STEM programming, as needed
Serve as Girlstart representative at MA area events (typically in-person), including but not limited to recruitment events, luncheons, evening networking events, and volunteer fairs
Work to expand Girlstart's presence in Massachusetts by leading conversations with and outreach towards new school districts in the region
Research and connect with potential new Girlstart locations and schools, establishing new partners in alignment with programmatic goals
Consults with Director of Programs and Chief Program Officer in both the facilitation and expansion of programming in the Massachusetts region
Support the engagement team's efforts to secure new and renewed gifts
Represent Girlstart's Massachusetts presence in meetings with donors, funders, and volunteers as needed
Support Girlstart's strategic plan goals
Communicate and collaborate with the Girlstart team regarding the implementation of Girlstart programs across the nation
Assist with various projects and tasks to support Girlstart operations
Other duties as assigned