Lead Child/Youth Program Coordinator

Chenega Corporation•Concord, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead Child/Youth Program Coordinator to support youth instructional programs for the National Guard Bureau Army National Guard Child and Youth Services. The program serves Army National Guard parents and school-aged youth across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia, providing academic enrichment and educational programming, initiatives, and outreach. The role is based onsite in Concord, New Hampshire. The coordinator serves as a state-level point of contact and youth subject matter expert, planning and delivering educational programs and events, coordinating with state and program leadership, and ensuring services meet military families’ needs and established national performance metrics. The position also involves analyzing program data, managing volunteers, building community partnerships, and creating program materials and reports. The role requires availability outside traditional hours, including after-school, evening, weekend, and overnight activities. Employees may flex time during weeks exceeding 40 hours. New employees must complete a paid, consecutive two-week training course at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, within 6–12 months of hire. Occasional in-state and national travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a combination of two years of college and experience in direct youth programming may be considered equivalent.
Experience in areas related to youth programming and development.
Ability to work onsite in Concord, New Hampshire.
Availability outside traditional work hours, including after-school, evening, weekend, and overnight hours; frequency varies by location.
Computer literacy and proficiency preparing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, as well as creating instructional and presentation materials.
Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to support program and position requirements, including occasional travel within the state and nationally and some evening and weekend work.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the military and military community.
Complete a paid, consecutive two-week training course at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, within 6–12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience working with youths of all ages.
Awareness of youth development and youth developmental needs.
Experience developing and implementing youth curriculum.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact and youth subject matter expert within the state for planning and delivering educational youth programs relevant to Army National Guard military youth and families.
Work with the State Family Programs Director and Program Management Team to ensure youth services meet the needs of the military populations served and align with national performance metrics.
Plan and deliver educational youth curriculum and events to Army National Guard military youth and families.
Design marketing materials and publications, complete program-specific reports, and communicate information effectively in verbal and written formats.
Plan and operate large- and small-scale group learning events, including workshops, camps, and academic-focused activities.
Analyze program data from multiple sources.
Recruit, train, and manage a state-level volunteer team.
Build local and state-level partnerships with youth service programs and organizations.