Youth Program Coordinator

Lowell Association for the Blind Program Coordinator Job Description Part-time Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate events, field trips, and workshops for all youth programs. Programs currently include:
  • Youth Program - Social/Recreational, ages 5-13 (meets 2x a month)
  • Senior Youth Program – Social/Recreational, ages 14-21 (meets once a month)
  • Senior Teen Employment Program (STEP) – Employment readiness, ages 14-21 (meets 2x a month)
  • Visually Impaired Partners (VIP) Program – Mentoring with blind and visually impaired adults and youth, ages 14-21 (meets once a month)
• Develop all relevant materials, curriculum, and activities for youth programs.
• Recruit appropriate participants for specific programs. Work with staff from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and local schools to coordinate referrals.
• Identify new opportunities to link with other agencies in the Greater Lowell area.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local employers to facilitate employment and internship placements for STEP program participants.
• Schedule and provide transportation for participants using the agency van.
• Drive the agency van and work program events as necessary.
• Supervise and schedule volunteers and staff.
• Maintain appropriate attendance, documentation, and billing as required.
• Be a positive role model for all program participants.
• Create program materials and informational publications.

• Degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience working with youth and teens preferred; experience working with blind and visually impaired youth a plus, but not required.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and most weekends.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be highly motivated, possess strong organizational skills, want to have fun, be able to be patient, and have appropriate boundaries.
• MS Office and web competency required.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

The Lowell Association for the Blind is looking to fill the position of Youth Program Coordinator for blind/visually impaired children in the Merrimack Valley. This challenging, rewarding position will coordinate services, internships, transportation, supervise staff, and assist with administrative functions. The Youth Program Coordinator works with blind/visually impaired youth ages 5-22 in the Youth, Sr. Youth Program, Visually Impaired Partners (VIP), a site-based mentoring program, and the Senior Teen Employment Program (STEP).

The Youth Program Coordinator position is 20-30 hours per week; weekend work is required. An increase in hours may be available in the future pending program funding. Human services, youth, or special needs experience preferred. Must have a valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record. Must be able to pass a CORI. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.