Youth Program Coordinator

Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE)  

Youth Program Coordinator 

Salary range: $24 to $26/hour - Full-time and part-time positions available 

About Us  

Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE) is a national nonprofit committed to empowering mothers to eradicate violence in their communities. With a vision of a world where no mother grieves the loss of a child to violence, MJE provides leadership development, advocacy training, and direct support to transform grief into action. Since its founding, MJE has grown into a national movement, with $3.5 million in annual revenue and $5 million in assets, amplifying the voices of those most impacted by violence and systemic inequities. 

You will support the Youth Peer Leadership Program and supervise youth during program hours. 

Key Responsibilities 

Collaborate in developing and leading workshops and activities for youth in the Youth Peer Leadership Program. 

Provide support to youth enrolled in the Youth Peer Leadership Program, including accompanying them to off-site activities, events, and trainings. 

Support youth projects, enrichment, and recreation activities.  

Collect required surveys, assessments, and additional data. 

Keep track of youth attendance and punctuality.  

Prepare documents for Youth Peer Leadership Programs.  

Attend required meetings and staff development trainings.  

Assist in outreach with youth program activities and events.  

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Knowledge: Adolescence and childhood development. Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for program development and implementation. 

Skills: Ability to administer youth programs, team building skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, effective verbal, presentation, listening communication skills, and effective written communication skills. 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sociology, or Psychology.  

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years working with youth in urban communities. 

Compensation & Benefits 

$24 to $26/hour – Full-time and part-time positions available 

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities. 

Why Join Our Team? 

Unlimited coffee and snacks! 

Work with a diverse group of people! 

Annual staff outings! 

12 paid Holidays! 

Wellness Workshops! 

Delicious complimentary pop-up lunches! 

Schedule 

Monday to Friday 

Full-time and part-time positions available 

In-person position 

Ability to Commute/Relocate 

Primarily Roxbury, MA – some commute to our Hyde Park as needed 

Benefits 

Health insurance 

Dental Insurance 

Employee assistance program 

Generous Paid time off 

401(k) 

401(k) matching 

Flexible Schedule 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and commitment to MJE’s mission. 

Racial Equity     

Research suggests that qualified women and Black, Indigenous people of color may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals with the skills necessary to thrive at MJE to apply for this role.  

Constituent leadership is central to the mission of Mothers for Justice and Equality and is highlighted in our current strategic plan. As such, we’re seeking to more fully represent our community and constituencies, particularly Black and other marginalized people in Boston and nationally, to amplify those voices and provide an opportunity for our constituency to participate in the overall direction and leadership of the organization. As such, we actively encourage candidates from broadly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply. 

Mothers for Justice and Equality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.