Youth Programming Staff (Pool)

Youth Programming Staff (Pool)

Category:

Part Time (Non-Benefit)

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Department:

Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

Locations:

Gardner, MA

Posted:

Mar 13, 2026

Type:

PART TIME

Position 

ID:

198028

About Mount Wachusett Community College:

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

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//mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

Youth Programming Staff will work for the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development (LLL&WFD). Youth Programming staff will work as Coordinators, Instructors, and Counselors within youth programs offered throughout the year. Placement will depend on responsibilities, experience, and qualifications. All Youth Programming Staff will be responsible for creating a safe, and inviting environment for all students of the program while supporting individual social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities:

Assist and support Youth Programming as Coordinator, Instructor, Counselor, and Staff. Provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students of the program. Provide support for age-appropriate social and emotional wellbeing. Know, understand, and uphold all policies and emergency procedures associated with Youth Programming and MWCC. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong interest in working in youth programming. Able to complete all required paperwork and background checks as directed by the MWCC HR Department. Attend and participate in all onboarding responsibilities as directed by the MWCC HR Department. Able to produce a fully executed Youth Employment Permit (work permit), as needed. Availability during program operation times and attend any professional development opportunities as outlined by the Assistant Manager of Community Education and Youth Programming.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Passion for working with elementary and middle school aged students. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude with students, co-workers, and the college community. Ability to accomplish tasks independently.

Desired Qualifications:

Current certifications in CPR (child and adult levels) and basic first aid. Experience working in youth programming and/or with elementary and middle school aged students. Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$15.00 - $30.00 per Hour (varies with position)

Employee Status:

Part-Time

Benefits:

No Hours per

Week:

 Between 7:45 am - 3:45pm, up to 5 days a week; Monday - Friday. This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.