Youth Program Manager

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Youth Program Manager will:

• Manage program data collection to determine program impact;; 

• Manage and oversee youth participant database systems 

• Cultivate, support, and manage core program partnerships;

• Manage and oversee YA program sites; 

• Capture and submit program content for the organization's communications strategy with supporters, families, and community at-large; 

• Operate in collaboration with the Community Projects Manager and Youth Program Director and provide additional support as needed.  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a programmatic leadership role within an organization of comparable size, scope, and complexity. Both nonprofit and corporate experience will be considered.

• Knowledge of the needs and strengths of youth age 14-18 and families living in under-resourced and under-invested communities. 

• Commitment to social-emotional education and performance to foster youth development.

• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams and to work closely with the Executive Director.

• Strong relationship management skills required. 

• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed leadership style.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Proven ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with staff, volunteers, and in community relations and outreach capacities.

• Working knowledge of email, calendar/scheduling, word processing software, spreadsheet/database software required. 

• Knowledge of the Greater Kansas City community as well as Missouri and/or Jackson County history is desirable.

• Occasional physical labor is required to set up for and carry-out programming activities.

You’re a good fit if...

• You have a strong interest in and passion for empowering urban teenage youth. 

• You have at least three to five years of experience in implementing, developing and/or leading non-profit program activities and operations. 

• You are highly organized and detail oriented.

• You have a proven track record of successful program implementation. 

• You prioritize working in an equitable and inclusive organizational culture.

• You are the kind of leader who brings teams together, fosters a healthy work environment and motivates colleagues to go the extra mile.

• You would thrive in an environment where you are expected to think outside the box.

• You are self-motivated and can work well both independently and in a small team environment. 

Required application documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Applicant cover letters should not exceed two pages in total length, and must include a brief discussion of the following three topic areas:

  • Why are you interested in this position?

  • How do your skills align with the job description?

  • What does diversity, equity and inclusion mean to you?

Prospective candidates can apply for this position by emailing their cover letter and resume to Monique@youthambassadorskc.org ATTN: Youth Program Manager Position.

Type: Full Time, Salary

Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Some weeknights and Saturdays required.

Salary Range: $ 40,000 - $50,000

Location:  Midtown Kansas City, 31st & Troost

Available Benefits:  Paid health insurance, Paid time off; Federal holidays; A birthday holiday; Paid vacation; Paid Sick leave.