AMP Program Coordinator (55741)

YSS•Des Moines, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

YSS is looking for an AMP (Achieving Maximum Potential) Program Coordinator to help bring youth voice to the center of statewide change. This role leads AMP programming across Iowa—building connection, elevating lived experience, and creating real opportunities for youth in foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardian communities to lead. Through events, storytelling, leadership development, and digital engagement, you’ll help shape how AMP shows up statewide and ensure young people aren’t just present in the conversation—they’re shaping it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field
At least 1 year of experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, or a related field
At least 1 year of advocacy experience, including knowledge of the foster care system and youth development
Travel is required for this position, so having stable, dependable transportation is a must.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines
Proven collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to support basic media/video production in partnership with youth for program promotion
Commitment to promoting AMP statewide and advancing youth-driven vision and engagement

Nice To Haves

Lived experience in foster care and/or juvenile justice systems
Experience in positive youth development or youth engagement work
Background in media, communications, public relations, or multi-platform content creation
Knowledge of post-secondary education pathways and career development systems
Dependable, self-motivated, and great at taking initiative
Rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of statewide AMP events including Town Halls, Resource Fairs, Annual Conference, and Day on the Hill while ensuring consistent youth engagement across programming.
Represent AMP in trainings, presentations, advocacy spaces, and statewide partner meetings while collaborating with coalitions, boards, and community partners to strengthen impact and alignment.
Supervise, recruit, and mentor youth leaders through the AMP Central Council, including facilitating monthly connection calls and coordinating an annual leadership retreat.
Support and grow youth-led engagement opportunities across Iowa by strengthening leadership pathways and peer connection within the AMP network.
Manage AMP’s social media presence (Facebook and Instagram) and partner with youth to develop campaigns, PSAs, storytelling content, and digital engagement materials.
Support website content development and youth-focused communications while coordinating distribution of AMP materials across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
Maintain consistent branding across all outreach materials and monitor social media channels for compliance or risk concerns, escalating as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with DHS, courts, families, facilitators, and community partners to support statewide recruitment and engagement for the Foster Care Youth Council.
Participate in monthly partner calls, meetings, camps, and conferences while maintaining required documentation and reporting, including DHS engagement and outreach metrics.