Program Coordinator
About The Position
Boone Memorial Health is seeking a passionate, organized, and mission-driven Program Coordinator to lead Growing Futures @ Market on Main, an innovative youth prevention and mentoring program serving at-risk youth ages 8–13 in southern West Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping young people build resilience, confidence, and life skills through mentoring, education, and hands-on greenhouse experiences. Please Note: This is a full-time, grant-funded position currently funded for one year. Continued employment beyond the initial grant period is dependent upon future grant funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health, Human Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience working with youth in mentoring, education, prevention, behavioral health, or social services.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to successfully complete background checks required for working with minors.
- Experience coordinating community programs or grant-funded initiatives.
- Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the program, including leadership, mentoring, operations, community partnerships, and program evaluation.
- Lead weekly youth mentoring circles focused on resilience, communication, emotional wellness, and goal setting.
- Plan and facilitate engaging educational and life skills programming using evidence-based mentoring practices.
- Build positive, supportive relationships with youth participating in the program.
- Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and supervise stipend mentors and program volunteers.
- Coordinate greenhouse activities with the Horticulture Instructor.
- Manage participant recruitment, orientation, intake, attendance, and ongoing engagement.
- Build partnerships with schools, foster care agencies, juvenile justice programs, and community organizations.
- Coordinate transportation assistance, supplies, incentives, and special events.
- Monitor program outcomes and maintain accurate records, reports, and grant documentation.
- Coordinate quarterly community showcase events for youth, families, and community partners.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and Boone Memorial Health policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
