Boston Programs Coordinator
Posted on: August 8, 2013Application deadline: August 21, 2013
Posted by: BAGLY
DESCRIPTION
BAGLY's Boston Programs Coordinator is a part time hourly position that reports directly to the Boston Programs Manager. The Boston Programs Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of BAGLY's Boston based social support/community building, leadership development and advocacy programming with LGBTQ youth. $15 per hour / 15 hours week / no benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Boston Programs Manager, the Boston Programs Coordinator works with the Program Management Team, which includes; other program staff, youth leaders, adult volunteers, community consultants and interns to:
- Participate in the development, evaluation and long-term strategic planning of BAGLY's programs
- Increase BAGLY Boston Programs presence in relevant social media and develop BAGLY Boston Programs social marketing and other appropriate resource/education materials
- Develop programming that supports BAGLY's ongoing work to address current and emerging needs of LGBTQ youth of color
- Coordinate logistics and develop curricula for BAGLY's Leadership Development activities including; annual Youth Leadership Retreats and participation at national conferences and the BAGLY Speakers Bureau
- Organize BAGLY's youth-led advocacy initiatives and support the development of new youth leaders through coordination of BAGLY's Queer Activist College program
- Support the coordination of BAGLY's Social Support and Community Building programs, BAGLY's Youth Leadership Committee and maintain weekly social support drop-in spaces
- Represent BAGLY at community events as appropriate
- Maintain established relationships with local and national collaborators, funders and communities and sustain excellent internal and external communication and correspondence
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of, and commitment to, BAGLY's mission, LGBTQ youth, youth leadership and development, health promotion and social justice.
- Undergraduate degree and/or 4 years of full-time professional community-based program implementation or related experience
- Familiarity with the youth development approach; and experience working with youth leadership models
- Experience with community building and event planning
- Experience working with communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and youth and young adults.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, planning, facilitation and time management skills
- Flexible schedule and availability evenings and some weekends
HOW TO APPLY
Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary requirements and reference list to jobs@bagly.org. No phone calls or solicitations.
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