Boston Program Coordinator, BAGLY, Boston, MA

Boston Programs Coordinator

Posted on: August 8, 2013
Application 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.