Manager YD Program Design and Strategy

Boys & Girls Clubs of America•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is seeking a Manager of Program Design and Strategy to develop impactful programming for youth ages 6-18, dynamic professional development for Club leaders and youth development facilitators, and capacity-building resources. This role involves translating research and promising practices into scalable solutions, designing engaging experiences for youth, and creating adult-facing trainings and resources. The Manager will focus on whole-child development, including health and well-being, character and leadership, academic success, and life and workforce readiness. They will coach Clubs through rigorous programming, training, and strategy, supporting Continuous Quality Improvement. The role requires a deep understanding of youth development and the ability to apply insights into actionable skill-building curricula and resources. Through consultation, the Manager will guide Clubs in implementing evidence-informed programming and strategies to achieve youth outcomes. When Club cohorts are aligned to grants, they will lead the execution of grant deliverables. This self-directed role involves strategic thinking, content creation, capacity-building, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. The Manager will not manage direct reports but may manage contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 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 that have 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 with different perspectives.
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 or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and creation of innovative, impactful content that resonates with young people.
Write and ideate new programming that will inspire and engage youth and staff.
Create developmentally appropriate, evidenced, and trauma-informed programs that foster positive youth development.
Develop trainings and capacity-building resources for adults to support their delivery of programming and create a safe and positive environment where young people thrive.
Understand key youth development research and translate findings into implementation strategies, recommendations, and experiences for Clubs to enhance program quality.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to move projects from brainstorming to final delivery.
Manage multiple projects, ensuring each meets its goals and deadlines.
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.
Be a process-oriented and systems thinker who drives results in a fast-paced environment.