team openings
Do you want to be part of a team that empowers youth to be part of their own solution? Bring your skills, compassionate accountability, and belief in the potential of our young people to a place you can make a difference.
our culture
More Than Words values teamwork, data, a growth mindset, and an entreprenurial spirit. We center youth and mission in our decisions and strive to advance racial equity within and outside of our organization.
current openings
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Career Services Manager - Boston
Learn more & applyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a Career Services Manager (CSM) who has a strong background in promoting post-secondary and career access for young adults. This full-time position reports to the Director of Career Services and works in partnership with the youth development and social enterprise teams. In addition to working directly with youth, the CSM is responsible for representing MTW to the community and for building and enhancing strong partnerships and collaborations with corporations, educational institutions, and other community partners to generate education and employment opportunities for MTW graduates.
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Book Donations Manager - Boston
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a Book Donations Manager (DM) to handle pick-up and delivery of donated books, CDs, DVDs and clothing from private homes, businesses, libraries, and community groups on a weekly basis in support of our two youth-run retail and online stores. The ideal candidate is a flexible, hard-working individual who is comfortable driving the MTW truck and/or MTW van in the Boston Metro area. This is a full-time salaried position. MTW strongly encourages applications from individuals withprevioustruck/moving experience.
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Retail Business Training Manager
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a high energy, engaging individual who is creative, motivated, and detail-oriented to join the retail team and create a welcoming space for young people to learn to run a business, and for our community to shop, read, and engage in our mission. This position would lead a team of 3-6 youth employees to manage their own retail bookstore, gift shop, and dynamic event space in our South End venue.
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Associate Director of Evaluation - Boston
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Associate Director of Evaluation to be an internal and external champion of the MTW model. This position requires an individual with program evaluation experience, a deep understanding of how data can make non-profit practice more efficient and effective, and a commitment to supporting ongoing organizational learning.
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Associate Director of Youth Development
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) is looking for an experienced professional in youth services to lead the design and management of its youth development programs. This role involves developing programs, building partnerships with organizations and funders, managing staff, and promoting a data-driven culture to improve outcomes. The position also includes working directly with youth to support their growth in education, work, and life skills. This position reports to the Director of Youth Development and works closely with the Associate Director of Youth Development (Waltham) and Social Enterprise Leaders. Responsibilities include supervising Youth Development (YD) staff, interns, and volunteers, overseeing program development and management, and acting as a role model and resource for youth.
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Associate Director of Online Operations (Boston)
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a business oriented, entrepreneurial manager to provide operational leadership around all aspects of MTW’s retail and online businesses (which include an online and retail used bookstore). This position requires an individual with prior retail management experience (brick and mortar, as well as online retail), a commitment to working directly with youth and a track record of motivating and supervising staff to establish and meet high performance standards around managing cost effective inventory and distribution, marketing and merchandising, customer service, and profitability. As with any retail enterprise, this position will require flexible scheduling and direct work with customers and suppliers.
This position reports to the Director of Business Operations, works in partnership with site and senior leadership, supervises business staff, interns and volunteers, and serves as a role model and professional resource for youth. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a high degree of social responsibility and an orientation to high performance to join a growing organization that combines “doing good, while doing well.”
mtw alumni coordinator positions
Coordinator positions are open for MTW Alumni only.
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Youth Development Alumni Coordinator - WALTHAM
Learn More and ApplyMORE THAN WORDS seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Youth Development Coordinator to support Youth Development Programing at our Waltham location. This position provides a hands-on, paid opportunity to lead programming and training while working with Young Adults to hit outcomes in Education, Employment and Self Efficacy. The Youth Development Coordinator will support oversight aspects of Young Adult Programing including workshops, trainings, youth development shifts and onboarding.
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Business Training Coordinator
Learn More & ApplyMORE THAN WORDS seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Business Training Coordinator to support operations in order to deepen and grow MTW. This position provides a hands-on, real-world opportunity to apply business acumen in the daily operations and strategic growth of a nonprofit social enterprise. The Business Training Coordinator will support oversight of all aspects of the store and online businesses including maximizing profitability, training, inventory management, marketing, merchandising and events.
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Retail & Events Coordinator - Boston
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Retail & Events Coordinator to support our Boston store. This position provides a hands-on, real-world opportunity to apply business acumen in the daily operations and strategic growth of a nonprofit social enterprise. The Retail & Events Coordinator will support oversight of all aspects of the store business including maximizing profitability, training, inventory management, marketing, merchandising and events.
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Volunteer & Development Coordinator - Waltham
Learn More & ApplyThe Volunteer and Development Coordinator is a focused, passionate, and detail-oriented team member who will support the Advancement Department to manage the Waltham volunteer program, process gifts, and communicate about the More Than Words mission with supporters. The Volunteer and Development Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Development and supports the cultivation of new and existing supporters through volunteering, donation acknowledgments, and relationship building.
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New Business Coordinator
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks an Pop-up Coordinator to take a leadership role in advancing the offerings to the Metro Boston area with our pop-up and mobile bookstore, bringing a diverse selection of books, including used, new arrivals, and unique gift items
sourced from social enterprises. Operating as an extension of More Than Words, our mission remains the same: to provide exceptional customer service and offer a welcoming space for book enthusiasts to explore and discover while committing to the empowerment of young adults in our program through intense job coaching
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Advocacy Coordinator - Boston
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words (MTW) seeks an Advocacy Coordinator to work with the Associate Director of Government Relations & Policy in organizing and advancing the MTW policy agenda and facilitating ongoing opportunities through Power is Yours for current youth and grads/alumni to participate in advocacy around issues that impact their lives, especially related to the Criminal Justice system and Child Welfare system. This position will work on access, equity, transparency, and centering youth voice in policy and decision-making.
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New Business Coordinator - Temp/Seasonal
Learn More & ApplyMore Than Words is seeking a Temporary New Business Coordinator to join our team during the Snowport Winter Market. This is a unique opportunity to run and manage our mobile bookstore whilerepresentingMTW's mission. The role is ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in retail, customer service, and mission-driven sales.
More Than Words is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring our staff and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the young adults we are privileged to serve. People of color are highly encouraged to apply.