PROGRAM COORDINATOR

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES DIVISION
CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Program Coordinator for the Division of Youth Opportunities within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the Youth Director, this position will oversee multiple projects connected to local, state, and federal grants with a strong focus on managing youth violence prevention initiatives, coordinating community-based strategies, and supporting coalitions aligned with the Division’s priorities. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, project coordination, resource management, grant administration, grant writing, and reporting, while working closely with community-based organizations, neighborhood partners, social service agencies, outreach workers, and communities impacted by violence. This role will serve as a key liaison to strengthen partnerships, support direct service coordination with community partners, provide technical assistance, and help implement new and existing initiatives that promote youth development, public safety, and equitable, community-informed responses to violence.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Lead the coordination and implementation of youth violence prevention initiatives.
• Manage grant programs from design, implementation and assessment.
• Serve as a key liaison to community partners and youth violence prevention coalitions.
• Manage overall grant efforts by identifying, applying, and managing new grant proposals for youth development, job readiness and other youth improvement related initiatives.
• Coordinate partner meetings to ensure collaboration with community, neighborhood and social service partners.
• Responsible for the administration of the financials of grant programs, review grant financial documentation for compliance, review grant reconciliations, financial reports, and contracts.
• Provide technical assistance, facilitate communication across partners, and help advance both new and existing initiatives that further the mission of the Division of Youth Opportunities.
• Develop internal and external Standard Operating Procedures related to contracting and invoicing as outlined by grant requirements and according to City policies.
• Collaborate with Law, Budget, and other City departments to achieve grant requirements.
• Serve as administrator for the Governance Council for Children Youth and Families
• Review award terms and conditions, agreement modifications, and other communications from the funding agencies.
• Review award terms and conditions, agreement modifications, and other communications from the funding agencies. Provide interpretation to the Youth Opportunities staff and contribute to the development of any related action items.
• Assist with the implementation of new and existing initiatives that promote youth development, public safety, and equitable, community-informed responses to violence.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding and experience with state or federal grant contract management, budget development, budget implementation, budget tracking and financial reporting
• Serve as a bridge between stakeholders, project managers, and senior leadership, providing regular updates and addressing concerns 
• Proficiency in electronic databases and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to do weekly site visits to program partners
• Ability to conceptualize and organize projects into manageable tasks
• Ability to convene and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong research, analytical and data skills
• Must have excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks
• Regular onsite attendance is required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, project management, youth development or other related discipline, OR;
  • Any equivalent combination of education, training and three (3) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirement.
• Three (3) years of experience in youth program coordination, community engagement, or youth violence prevention work.
• Two (2) years of experience managing state or federal grants, including reporting, compliance, and program documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public health, project management, youth development or other related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in youth program coordination, community engagement, or youth violence prevention work.
• Three (3) years of experience managing state or federal grants, including reporting, compliance, and program documentation.
• Three (3) years of experience working at a local public health level, local municipality, and/or nonprofit agency.

SALARY RANGE: $65,181 - $85,301 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.

To apply, please visit:  www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to:  City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.