Program Coordinator - YouthConnect Worcester

Job Description

Description Job Title: Program Coordinator – Seasonal June 29, 2026, 2026, through August 19, 2026 About us: Founded in 1920, Friendly House’s mission is to provide for the “Educational, social and family betterment of the residents of the City of Worcester. Friendly House originally opened as a small three-room settlement house with a focus on providing support to recent immigrants. Friendly House today has eight locations across Worcester and provides services across four program areas – Youth Development, Housing/Shelter, Food Security, and Social Services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. SUMMARY: YouthConnect Worcester is a neighborhood-based summer program providing recreational, educational, and cultural activities to underserved Worcester middle school-aged youth in an effort to reduce youth violence. The program serves 50 co-ed youth through activities including Basketball Skills & Drills, Cooking & Baking, and Visual Arts, supported by a team of 5 program staff and specialists. The Program Coordinator holds primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all YouthConnect Worcester program activities. This includes leading outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for middle school-aged youth, and overseeing all engagement across the program: adult to youth, youth to youth, staff to staff, and adult to staff. The Program Coordinator serves as the main point of accountability for program quality, staff performance, and participant safety. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (including but not limited to): Lead and assist with the registration of program participants in accordance with grant guidelines, including collecting required enrol