Manager of Youth Events & Community Engagement

Position Overview

Job Title: Manager of Youth Events & Community Engagement

Reports to: Program Director

Supervises: Interns and volunteers

Position Status: Full-time, exempt, year-round

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Responsibilities

Conference Coordination & Program Support (70%)

• Coordinate the planning and day-to-day execution of seven or more annual Model UN conferences serving students in grades 6–12, in partnership with the Program Director.
• Manage event logistics, including venue bookings, vendor communications, conference materials, and supply orders; track expenses against program budgets and flag issues early.
• Serve as the main point of contact for registered schools and educators, handling registration, attendee communications, and questions with excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain event schedules, on-site run-of-show documents, and post-event surveys.
• Work with university partners across Greater Boston on venue logistics, facility needs, and collaboration with student organizations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise semesterly university interns, including coordinating their research and writing of Model UN committee topics and background guides.
• Train and support chairs (student leaders of Model UN programs), volunteers, and staff on conference procedures, event operations, and Model UN rules of procedure.
• Facilitate engaging, school-based discussions on global issues using UNAGB’s curricular materials; help draft and edit age-appropriate content on pressing global topics.
• Track participation data and participant feedback, and share findings and recommendations to improve future conferences.

Summer Institute & Cross-Functional Support (10%)

• Provide regular in-person support to UNAGB’s Summer Institute for Global Leadership (June 1 to August 1, when about 90% of time will be Institute focused).
• Support the planning and execution of other UNAGB programs, including adult-facing and fundraising events.
• Contribute ideas and data to planning conversations about the conference portfolio and participant experience.
• Stay current on trends in global education, Model UN, and youth civic engagement.

Outreach & Partnerships (5%)

• Help identify and reach out to new schools, districts, and community organizations, with a focus on broadening access for underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a tracker of prospective and current partner schools and organizations.
• Provide program data, participant stories, and other information for grant applications and reports.

Communications & Community Engagement (5%)

• Represent UNAGB at conferences, school visits, community events, and partner convenings alongside senior staff.
• Help prepare and deliver presentations on UNAGB’s programs to educators, families, and community audiences.
• Coordinate outreach and logistics for guest speakers and external partners at UNAGB programs and events.
• Contribute content for newsletters, social media, and other channels as needed.

Operations & Other (10%)

• Other Duties as Assigned: On a small but mighty team, all staff members take on administrative tasks that support the organization as a whole. These tasks vary (i.e., checking the mail, answering phone calls, ordering supplies, cleaning up after events…) and require a “no task too small” mindset from all staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in event coordination, program coordination, education, or a related field; relevant internships, fellowships, AmeriCorps or service years, and student leadership roles count toward this experience. Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and comfort speaking in front of groups of students and educators.
• Warm, professional, and responsive communicator who enjoys working with schools, students, and community partners.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative, follows through, and is eager to learn and grow into greater responsibility.
• Familiarity with Model UN, global affairs, or international education, preferred but not required.
• Experience supervising or mentoring interns, volunteers, or peers preferred.
• A strong commitment to UNAGB’s mission, values, and vision for equity and global citizenship.

Logistics

• During the school year, organizational work hours for staff are typically Monday through Friday (9am-5pm), with the current option of a hybrid schedule of at least 3 days in the office each week. During the summer (~10 weeks), all staff are expected to be on-site at UNAGB’s summer program, 7:30am – 4:30pm each day of program operations. This program takes place in various locations throughout the greater Boston area. 
• The office is located at 200 Portland Street in Boston, MA (near North Station and TD Garden) but work locations range throughout Greater Boston.
• A flexible schedule and the availability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends for planned events is required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in the US (no visa support required).
• A valid driver’s license and comfort driving (car not required).