Boston Public Health Commission
Program Coordinator II – Peer Leadership Institute
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating capacity building trainings and support for youth service providers. The focus areas will include positive youth development principles, sexual health and access to care, mental health, substance use prevention, and public health and health equity curriculum. This role aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of youth service providers to better support the well-being of youth in the community. The ideal candidate
is passionate and culturally competent, committed to advancing racial equity and youth empowerment. They bring experience in facilitating dynamic trainings for youth service providers, with a strong foundation in adolescent development, sexual health, mental health, and substance use prevention. Grounded in positive youth development principles, they understand how to tailor content to diverse audiences and foster inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments. This candidate thrives in collaborative settings, builds strong relationships with community partners and communicates with clarity and empathy. They are organized, responsive, and skilled in adapting to evolving needs. Who we are:
The Health Resource Center (HRC) envisions youth as the experts on their health who are supported in their homes, schools, and communities to eliminate health inequities.We provide both in-school health education in Boston Public high schools with an associated drop-in space where youth can access 1:1 services. We implement academic year after-school programming and are part of the Child, Adolescent and Family Health Bureau’s CAFH University which provides cross-program collaboration with other youth programs in the CAFH bureau, including a summer enrichment program. We support capacity building and offer technical assistance for local youth providers work with adolescents. Our key content areas are public health and health equity, sexual health, mental health and substance use awareness education. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement capacity building training programs and workshops for youth service providers. Collaborate with subject matter experts to design training content that aligns with positive youth development principles and public health best practices. Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions on topics such as sexual health, mental health, substance use prevention, and health equity. Assess the training needs of youth service providers and tailor programs accordingly. Provide ongoing support and coaching to youth service providers to ensure the effective application of training content in their work. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in youth development, public health, and capacity building. Develop and update training materials, including manuals, guides, and presentations. Foster strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and training participants. Ensure that training programs are accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive. Qualifications BA/BS required OR 3 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree. Experience with urban, at-risk youth and their families. Competency and sensitivity in working with racially and culturally diverse populations. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent developmental issues. Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position. Ability to: write clear, concise reports, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner; understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities; establish rapport with others and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Knowledge & experience with MS Office, MS Word/Excel Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies and health care providers. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to develop timelines and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated cultural competence with the diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred.
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The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating capacity building trainings and support for youth service providers. The focus areas will include positive youth development principles, sexual health and access to care, mental health, substance use prevention, and public health and health equity curriculum. This role aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of youth service providers to better support the well-being of youth in the community. The ideal candidate
is passionate and culturally competent, committed to advancing racial equity and youth empowerment. They bring experience in facilitating dynamic trainings for youth service providers, with a strong foundation in adolescent development, sexual health, mental health, and substance use prevention. Grounded in positive youth development principles, they understand how to tailor content to diverse audiences and foster inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments. This candidate thrives in collaborative settings, builds strong relationships with community partners and communicates with clarity and empathy. They are organized, responsive, and skilled in adapting to evolving needs. Who we are:
The Health Resource Center (HRC) envisions youth as the experts on their health who are supported in their homes, schools, and communities to eliminate health inequities.We provide both in-school health education in Boston Public high schools with an associated drop-in space where youth can access 1:1 services. We implement academic year after-school programming and are part of the Child, Adolescent and Family Health Bureau’s CAFH University which provides cross-program collaboration with other youth programs in the CAFH bureau, including a summer enrichment program. We support capacity building and offer technical assistance for local youth providers work with adolescents. Our key content areas are public health and health equity, sexual health, mental health and substance use awareness education. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement capacity building training programs and workshops for youth service providers. Collaborate with subject matter experts to design training content that aligns with positive youth development principles and public health best practices. Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions on topics such as sexual health, mental health, substance use prevention, and health equity. Assess the training needs of youth service providers and tailor programs accordingly. Provide ongoing support and coaching to youth service providers to ensure the effective application of training content in their work. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in youth development, public health, and capacity building. Develop and update training materials, including manuals, guides, and presentations. Foster strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and training participants. Ensure that training programs are accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive. Qualifications BA/BS required OR 3 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree. Experience with urban, at-risk youth and their families. Competency and sensitivity in working with racially and culturally diverse populations. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent developmental issues. Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position. Ability to: write clear, concise reports, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner; understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities; establish rapport with others and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Knowledge & experience with MS Office, MS Word/Excel Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies and health care providers. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to develop timelines and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated cultural competence with the diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred.
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