Dewitt Center Program Coordinator in Boston, Massachusetts at Madison Park Development Corporation

About Madison Park Development Corporation

Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC) is a 60-year old community development corporation (CDC) that serves the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Our mission is to develop and preserve quality, mixed-income housing in Roxbury, and to promote the renaissance of Nubian Square as a thriving neighborhood business district, recognized as a center of commerce and culture that anchors the economic revitalization of Roxbury. Full time positions include a generous employee benefit package.

Position Description: Seeking a motivated, organized, and community-focused Program Coordinator to support the operations and programming of the Dewitt Community Center in Roxbury. The Program Coordinator plays an important role in coordinating programs, events, community engagement, facility use, youth activities, administrative functions, and relationships with community partners and vendors. The position works closely with the Dewitt Center Director, Program Manager, staff, residents, community organizations, and program participants to help ensure that the Center is welcoming, well organized, and responsive to community needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, coordinating multiple activities, solving problems, and contributing to a vibrant community-center environment.

Responsibilities:

Program & Event Coordination

• Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and implementation of Dewitt Center programs, activities, workshops, and events.

• Support youth, seniors, and community programming.

• Maintain program schedules and assist with program participation and evaluation.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Engage residents, participants, youth, families, and community members.

• Support membership, program enrollment, outreach, and community engagement efforts.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations.

Facility & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate use of Center spaces and maintain the facility/program calendar.

• Communicate with vendors, instructors, partners, and community organizations regarding scheduling and program needs.

• Assist with event setup, equipment, technology, and other program logistics.

Youth & Intern Support

• Support Teen Room, open gym, and other youth-focused programming.

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to high school interns assigned to the Center through MPDC's youth workforce programs.

Administration & Data

• Maintain program records, attendance, calendars, contact information, and other documentation.

• Assist with reports, data collection, expense documentation, purchasing, and administrative processes.

Communications & Marketing

• Assist with flyers, newsletters, emails, social media content, calendars, and other communications promoting Center programs and events.

Customer Service & Team Support

• Provide professional and responsive service to residents, participants, partners, and visitors.

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and organized Center environment.

• Collaborate with Center staff and MPDC departments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:*

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Years of Experience: 1–3 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, youth programming, nonprofit administration, recreation, customer service, or a related field.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience working in a community center, nonprofit, youth-serving, or community development organization.
• Experience supervising interns or volunteers.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar databases.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Familiarity with the Roxbury community.

Schedule

The Dewitt Center operates Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 8:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

The Program Coordinator's schedule will support Center programming, and will operate from 12:00 pm – 8:00pm Tuesday – Friday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday, along with some special events.

*Must be able to pass a CORI & SORI, reference, educational and professional licensure check