Youth Advocacy Program Manager – Bilingual Spanish

Covenant House International•New York, NY

18h•Remote

About The Position

Covenant House International (CHI) is seeking a Youth Advocacy Program Manager to support the implementation and growth of its International Youth Congress (IYC) initiative. This role is ideal for an early to mid-career professional with strong program coordination skills and experience working directly with young people. The manager will oversee daily operations of the IYC, coordinate virtual and in-person programming, support youth participation and retention, facilitate communication across CHI's international federation, and ensure youth members receive necessary support. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, relationship-driven, and committed to authentic youth engagement. They will manage travel logistics, track action items, facilitate communications, support youth leaders, and coordinate with staff, partners, and external stakeholders. This position requires fluency in Spanish and English and offers an opportunity to influence policy, research, and program design across five countries by working with young leaders and building partnerships.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in youth development, social services, advocacy, program coordination, nonprofit management, or related fields
Experience working directly with young people who have experienced housing instability, homelessness, trafficking, foster care involvement, or other significant life challenges
Fluency in both English and Spanish, including verbal and written communication and bicultural competency
Experience coordinating complex projects, events, or programs involving multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on commitments
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Zoom, and project management tools
Exceptional organizational discipline and attention to detail
Strong execution and follow-through
Sound judgment and professionalism
Cross-cultural communication and cultural humility
Relationship-building and consensus-building skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
A commitment to youth partnership and shared decision-making
The ability to balance administrative precision with warmth and empathy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, and/ or equivalent lived and professional experience in systems that impact our young people
Experience coordinating advisory boards, youth councils, leadership programs, or community engagement initiatives
Experience participating in coalitions, cross-sector partnerships, or community-based collaborations
Familiarity with homelessness, housing policy, anti-trafficking efforts, youth development, or related social justice issues
Experience supporting virtual learning communities, trainings, fellowship models or leadership development programs
Experience as an educator and / or building learning curriculum
Experience as a social worker supporting vulnerable populations
Knowledge of trauma-informed, positive youth development, and participatory leadership practices
Applied knowledge of safeguarding and child and youth protection approaches and best practices

Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day administration and implementation of the IYC
Maintain project plans, calendars, meeting schedules, participation records, and program documentation
Coordinate budget for timely reporting, payments, and expenditures for program needs
Support Development and Brand and Communications teams for IYC related initiatives and projects
Track deliverables, follow-up items, deadlines, and reporting requirements
Support the onboarding and ongoing engagement of IYC members
Coordinate communication with youth participants, CHI staff, site staff, advisory board members, consultants, and partner organizations
Manage program databases, contact lists, resource libraries, and participant records
Develop and maintain operational systems that promote efficiency, accountability, and strong participant experiences
Serve as a primary point of contact for IYC members
Provide light case coordination and youth development support through regular check-ins and relationship building to ensure IYC members have their needs met through their sites
Connect participants to resources and support systems available through their local Covenant House sites
Identify barriers to participation and collaborate with site staff to support youth success
Promote a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive environment
Support youth leaders in navigating travel, training participation, public speaking opportunities, and leadership development activities
Coordinate virtual trainings, workshops, leadership development sessions, partner meetings, and community-building events
Lead logistical planning for domestic and international convenings, retreats, and conferences
Manage travel arrangements, participant communications, accommodations, stipends, accessibility needs, and event materials
Coordinate vendors, consultants, facilitators, and guest speakers
Support facilitation of meetings and trainings as appropriate
Ensure events are youth-centered, accessible, and aligned with CHI values
Support the SVP of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships with administrative tasks related to CHI’s legislative and regulatory advocacy work.
Support engagement of VP of Youth Advocacy, Planning, and Strategic Partnerships with external partners, coalitions, researchers, youth-serving organizations, and advocacy stakeholders
Assist with coordinating CHI staff, sites, and key partners in authentic youth engagement and participation in advocacy opportunities, research projects, conferences, and public events
Support information gathering, meeting preparation, and follow-up related to partnerships and collaborative initiatives
Contribute to special projects that strengthen youth leadership and systems-change efforts across the federation as assigned by strategy office leadership