Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Organizational Background

The Beautywell Project is a non-profit organization founded to address the challenges posed by colorism, skin-lightening practices, and chemical exposures prevalent in communities. With a mission to promote wellness among individuals, families, and communities, the organization uses education, research, empowerment, and advocacy to drive policy and systems change. The Beautywell Project works to build a healthier future by encouraging communities to embrace their natural beauty and well-being.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator will provide key administrative, research, and outreach support across core Beautywell initiatives while assisting executive leadership and supporting youth programming. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this full-time role is split into two main focus areas: 70% dedicated to general program coordination, salon projects, youth campaigns, research assistance, community outreach, events, and executive support; and 30% dedicated to leading and supporting the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI).

Key Responsibilities

1. General Program Coordination, Outreach & Executive Assistance (70%)

• Salon Professional Projects: Support the execution of training sessions certifying salon professionals serving Somali, Hmong, Latino, and other diverse communities to identify products containing banned chemicals (e.g., mercury, hydroquinone) and provide client counseling.
• Youth Leadership Campaign & Media Strategy: In collaboration with communications staff and the Youth Advisory Board, assist with managing youth-focused social media campaigns, youth ambassador activities, communication publications, and digital content distribution promoting self-acceptance and chemical safety awareness.
• Community Outreach & Events: Conduct direct outreach into local communities, build relationships with partners and participants, and plan logistics for community events, workshops, and gatherings.
• Research Assistance & Reporting: Provide research assistance on ongoing projects, assist with data collection and entry, maintain organized documentation, and help compile planning and progress reports.
• Executive Administrative Support: Serve as an assistant to the Executive Director, providing scheduling, communication, and general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

2. Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (30%)

• YWWLI Coordination: Help lead and coordinate the 18-week Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative and related Youth Advisory Board activities.
• Session Logistics & Student Engagement: Organize weekly meeting materials, track participant attendance and assignments, and foster a supportive, engaging environment for youth participants.
• Youth Communication: Maintain regular, encouraging communication with participating students and help address any barriers to program completion.

Qualifications

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to: beautywell@thebeautywell.org