Program Coordinator- Building Togetherness

Program Coordinator-Building Togetherness

The Building Togetherness Program Coordinator provides both operational and programmatic leadership to ensure the successful planning, coordination, and execution of curriculum, events, and family engagement initiatives. This role balances logistical management with program development, supporting directors, staff, families, and external partners across the academic year.

This position will drive success in the following areas to achieve grant outcomes related to the Building Togetherness program.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Curriculum Support

• Ensure teaching and family engagement materials are well-prepared, culturally relevant, and easy for staff and families to use.
• Order, track, and distribute materials for seasonal units, multicultural resources, and parent engagement activities.
• Ensure timely communication with directors and staff regarding seasonal expectations and upcoming units.
• Research, select, and maintain titles for family lending libraries, including parent guidance resources.
• Review, edit, and update teaching materials, lessons, parent letters, and training resources on SharePoint in partnership with Education Specialist.
• Develop observation rubrics, training content, and video libraries for staff and families.
• Collaborate with research consultants on surveys, reporting, and program evaluation.
• Incorporate feedback from scholars and diverse community input to ensure cultural responsiveness in materials. Review survey results to improve program quality.

Family Engagement & Event Coordination

Administrative Support

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, or administrative management. Experience with multicultural materials and culturally responsive programming preferred. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across at once. Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbal. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and project management tools.

Work Environment : Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support events, training, or family engagement activities. Must be able to travel between YMCA locations, program sites, and administrative offices.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to physically and verbally interact with youth, families, and staff in a variety of educational and recreational environments. Ability to lift amounts up to 20 pounds.

Job Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to :

About YMCA of Greater Boston

The YMCA of Greater Boston is the largest social services provider in Massachusetts. Through our network of facilities and program sites, the YMCA provides health and wellness programming, child care, summer camp, youth sports, and teen leadership programs, as well as work-force development and community outreach. The YMCA of Greater Boston is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.