Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Job Description
Overview:
Save the Harbor is a dynamic and successful nonprofit Boston Harbor advocacy organization made up of thousands of people from across the region. Save the Harbor led the effort to create the Boston Harbor Islands National Park and transformed South Boston’s beaches into the cleanest urban beaches in the United States. None of this would be possible without dedicated community members, partners, full- and part-time staff, and interns.
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is seeking a Program Coordinator to support and enhance ongoing programming, assist in the development of new programming, and work at the community level to connect our community members to resources and opportunities related to Boston Harbor, our region's beaches, and the Boston Harbor Islands.
This position is for a community driven, detail oriented, and passionate individual with an interest in community engagement and equitable programming. Under the direction of the Program Director and the Director of Partnerships & Program Development, the Program Coordinator will support the daily community engagement of Save the Harbor’s Youth and Better Beaches Programs.
Responsibilities:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
●Research, develop, and maintain intentional outreach databases to promote all Save the Harbor programs, events, and campaigns
●Identify and attend local events and opportunities to promote Save the Harbor
●Develop and administer the Better Beaches Program, Youth Leadership Program, Boston Harbor Explorers, All Access Boston Harbor, Share the Harbor, and any other Save the Harbor programs in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director and Director of Partnerships and Program Development.
●Recruiting youth and community groups to take part in our programs and tracking interest and sign ups.
●Mentoring youth staff in the Jobs and Leadership program and aiding in the planning and execution of staff enrichment days.
●Helping to build the comprehensive summer program schedule.
●Assisting in the execution of Participatory Budgeting and all other large scale community engagement campaigns.
●Coordinating staffing assignments and Save the Harbor’s presence at and participation in Better Beaches Events.
●Aiding in the communication between Save the Harbor and Better Beaches grantees to communicate necessary information in the planning of and successful execution of beach events
●Communicating program logistical changes to participants ahead of events
●Support the Save the Harbor/Save the Bay by writing and developing content for marketing events.
●Attend and support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay events - some of which may be outside of work hours (nights and weekends).
Skills & Knowledge Desired:
●Excellent organizational skills
●Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously
●Attention to detail and accuracy
●Ability to take initiative in driving projects forward with the goal of continually improving Save the Harbor’s programs
●Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills with the ability to communicate Save the Harbor’s mission as well as program details and logistics
●Dependability and flexibility and the ability to adapt in a fast paced programming environment
●Ability to manage, communicate, and execute multiple event logistics at any given time
●Enthusiasm for team brainstorming and reflection based on past and future programs
●Excellent communication skills via text, phone call, email with supervisors, youth staffers, program funders, and program participants
●An interest in and passion for community engagement
●Computer skills, including Microsoft and Google Suites
●Interest in nonprofit organizations and the mission of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
●Science background is not required, though an interest in science as it relates to Boston Harbor is a plus
●Enthusiasm for Save the Harbor’s free community programs
●A valid MA drivers license and access to reliable transportation are preferred
●Proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin and/or Cape Verdean Creole preferred, but not required.
Terms
●Start Date: October 30th, 2023
●Hours: 40 hours per week
●Occasional night and weekend event attendance is required (more frequent in the summer months).
●Hybrid - a mix of in person and virtual work (at least two days a week in person during the off season (Sept thru May), and 5 days a week in person during the summer programming timeframe (June thru August))
Salary and Benefits
Salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000/year based on experience and qualifications, plus benefits including 100% health and dental insurance; vacation, personal, holiday and sick time; 401K retirement plan.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as a single PDF or Word document with your name in the file name to barry@savetheharbor.org and smith@savetheharbor.org .
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.