Manager YD Program Design and Strategy

Boys & Girls Clubs of America•Atlanta, GA

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is seeking a Manager of Program Design and Strategy to play a central role in developing and delivering engaging, meaningful experiences for youth at their clubs and adult-facing trainings and resources. This role involves designing and writing resources and curricula that support whole-child development, focusing on health and well-being, character and leadership, academic success, and life and workforce readiness. The Manager will also coach Clubs through increasingly rigorous programming, training, and strategy, supporting Continuous Quality Improvement. This self-directed role involves strategic thinking, content creation, capacity-building, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. The Manager will not manage any full-time employees but may manage contractors for specific projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in youth development, curriculum design, instructional design, consulting, or related fields.
Proven track record in designing, writing, and delivering content and adult capacity-building resources with a lasting impact on young people.
Expertise in positive youth development principles, out-of-school programming, and instructional design.
Ability to provide regular targeted strategic support to adults to improve their overall practice and youth outcomes.
Ability to juggle multiple projects, follow processes and procedures, set measurable goals, and articulate clear steps and strategic thinking to achieve them.
Strong writing skills for program materials, trainings, and reports.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.
Natural collaborator, able to work effectively with diverse teams.
Adaptability and flexibility to pivot and find creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Action-oriented, results-driven, and willing to take calculated risks.
Provide technical leadership and coaching for youth-focused interventions.
Strong systems thinking and strategic judgment.
Ability to work within defined strategic direction while exercising professional discretion.
Strong consultation, facilitation, and influence skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Data-informed problem solving and synthesis.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the design and creation of innovative, impactful content that resonates with young people, including writing and ideating new programming for club youth and staff.
Develop developmentally appropriate, evidenced-informed, and trauma-informed programs that foster positive youth development.
Develop trainings and capacity-building resources for adults that support their delivery of programming and the creation of a safe and positive environment for young people.
Translate key youth development research into implementation strategies, recommendations, and experiences for Clubs to enhance program quality.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage multiple projects from brainstorming to final delivery, ensuring goals and deadlines are met.
Collaborate with the External Relations department on critical projects tied to significant grants and partnerships.
Provide individual and group consultations to make sense of Club data and offer targeted recommendations to leaders advancing through Program Models.
Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of programming and capacity-building resources.
Make decisions, even when faced with ambiguity, and act as a process-oriented and systems thinker who drives results in a fast-paced environment.