Career Exploration & Training Program Coordinator

Waltham Partnership for Youth (WPY) envisions a world where young people have the skills, resources and opportunities to participate fully in their communities and create their own paths to success and well-being. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and partner organizations to address long-standing systemic inequities while building a community of belonging and opportunity for Waltham youth. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WPY has been an integral part of the city’s youth development landscape for more than 35 years.

WPY is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Career Exploration & Training program’s Internship Program. The Career Exploration & Training (CET) Program Coordinator will primarily be responsible for coordinating internships and professional development opportunities for high school students. With an emphasis on expanding STEM-based opportunities, the CET Program Coordinator will play a role in building and maintaining partnerships with employers to create high-quality work-based learning experiences for high school students. The CET Program Coordinator, who is based out of the WPY office and reports to the CET Program Manager.

To read more details about the job, see the full job description here.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with positive youth development, strong skills in event planning and workshop facilitation, knowledge of or interest in STEM career pathways and industries, and passion for WPY's youth-centered mission.

The work is hybrid, with at least three days per week in our Waltham office, and includes paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and year-end office closure.

WPY is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our work. We especially encourage people of color, LGBQ+ people, and people with disabilities to apply.

In order to perform the essential functions of the job, the employee must be able to walk, bend, occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, operate a computer and other office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer:

• Subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (75% paid by WPY)
• 15 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off from December 24-January 1
• 15 days paid sickness, health, and wellness leave
• 401(k) Plan with employee-only contributions and up to a 3% employer match

English: Professional proficiency

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.