Mission Statement
YW Boston works to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YW Boston is at the vanguard of thought leadership on issues at the intersection of race and gender, helping organizations create more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and in particular, women of color can succeed.
YW Boston invests in our internal culture, including our own racial equity practices. We seek candidates that thrive in adaptive organizations, are comfortable working amidst organizational change, actively seek continuous learning and improvement, and are excited about helping YW Boston deepen its impact in our local communities.
Organizational Values
People, Collaboration, Liberation, Courage, Shared Leadership
Fierce Youth Reigniting Excellence (F.Y.R.E) Initiative
The F.Y.R.E Initiative is an empowerment and leadership program for middle school girls* of color and gender-expansive youth in the Greater Boston area. It is a weekly in-school and after-school program that uses dialogue and experiential learning to focus on positive self-identity and social emotional skills, as well as social justice and civic engagement.
Through the development of sense of self, the understanding of agency and autonomy, and the increased capacity for advocacy, participants of F.Y.R.E. will gain the skills and knowledge to identify needs within their community. Participants will create a community action project that addresses the disparities and inequities that directly impact them at the intersection of their race and gender.
*Gender Inclusion Statement:
We are committed to providing comprehensive and inclusive programming that uplifts the experience of all girls regardless of their assigned sex at birth. The F.Y.R.E. Initiative maintains gender equity by welcoming cisgender girls, transgender girls, and gender non-conforming individuals who experience oppression and discrimination based on their gender, gender identity, and gender expression.
General Statement of Duties
YW Boston utilizes a positive youth development approach to support young people to achieve outcomes necessary for success in the future based on youth’s interests, strengths, and formative needs. In addition to collaborative program development and working directly with youth providing social justice education, advocacy, and leadership skills building, the F.Y.R.E Initiative Senior Coordinator is responsible for cultivating and maintaining partnerships with key collaborators and partner organizations, facilitating weekly meeting with youth at partner sites, as well as planning and executing content and logistics for program activities.
Program planning duties include conducting research and facilitating workshops on topics such as race, gender, advocacy, and leadership skills along with planning the logistics for program related events for all program participants. The F.Y.R.E Initiative Senior Coordinator will provide excellent communication and programming to participants, and best-in-class relationship stewardship with partner organizations.
YW Boston is committed to assessing performance and implementing improvement measures to ensure high-quality programs, and the F.Y.R.E Initiative Senior Coordinator is responsible for accurate and timely collection and input of data in YW Boston systems as well as utilizing the learnings from the data to improve practice and programs.
The Senior Coordinator will report to the F.Y.R.E. Initiative Senior Program Manager. This position is hybrid with a weekly requirement of at least two days at the YW Boston office/on-site for programming and a maximum of three days remote. YW Boston follows the latest guidance from the CDC and MA Department of Public Health and all employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
Position Outcomes
The successful F.Y.R.E Initiative Senior Coordinator will achieve the following outcomes:
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation
Data and Performance Management
Partnerships and Collaborations
Additional Organizational Responsibilities
Experience/Qualifications
This Senior Program Coordinator is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a rich background in youth development, strong facilitation skills, a commitment to equity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The role demands a proactive approach to fostering inclusivity, empowering youth, and contributing to the broader mission of YW Boston.
Preferred qualifications include:
Mission Statement
YW Boston works to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YW Boston is at the vanguard of thought leadership on issues at the intersection of race and gender, helping…
Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant market data is analyzed when setting ranges for each role. To ensure internal parity, YW Boston will analyze the candidate’s overall number of years of experience as well as relevant experience pertaining to the position and in comparison with staff in the same job group to make the offer salary. Because salary ranges are small and the internal parity review is thorough, offers are firm.
YW Boston provides employees a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, flexible work schedule, investment in professional development and employee well-being, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, accidental death, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.
Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant market data is analyzed when setting ranges for each role. To ensure internal parity, YW Boston…
YW Boston is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or to other non-work-related factors.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, YW Boston is not able to offer employment visa sponsorships. For applicants living outside of Massachusetts, YW Boston does not cover any relocation expenses.
YW Boston strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that people from structurally marginalized groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. If this position aligns with your experience and interests, please apply!
Send a resume detailing relevant experience to jobs@ywboston.org. A cover letter is not required but a plus. Please use the position title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.