Youth Program Manager
About The Position
ONIC is looking for a passionate and driven Youth Program Manager to champion the development, implementation, and day-to-day management of our youth-focused initiatives. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, shaping programs that inspire, uplift, and create lasting impact for young people in our community. As the driving force behind our youth programming, you will lead across multiple sites within a 15-mile radius of our main office, bringing together staff, volunteers, and community partners to deliver meaningful, high-quality experiences. The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of youth programming best practices, including age-appropriate curriculum design, youth development frameworks, and trauma-informed approaches, to create safe, engaging environments where young people can thrive. If you are a bold leader with proven project management experience, a talent for rallying stakeholders around a shared vision, and a deep commitment to building programs that truly serve the community, we want to hear from you. This full-time position involves some evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of proven experience supervising teams and managing youth or community programs effectively.
- Ability to pass level II background check fingerprinting.
- Ability to pass a childcare provider security check as required under Sections 402.305 and 402.3055, Florida Statutes.
- Ability to participate in Prodigy-sponsored training sessions and extracurricular events.
- Ability to fulfill Prodigy contract obligations.
- Required computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analytics Software, and Statistical Analysis Software.
- Strong communication skills for effective presentation delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to conduct requirements gathering sessions and facilitate meetings effectively.
- Ability to lift and move 40 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise contract implementation processes and manage ongoing contractual relationships with partners.
- Motivate, train, and lead staff in implementing Youth Program work plan goals, including youth recruitment, enrollment, and retention using positive youth development strategies.
- Review, modify, and approve lesson plans and curricula in accordance with organizational policy and funder guidelines.
- Lead the planning and implementation of the Annual Showcase and Summer Program projects.
- Cultivate and support the development of youth leadership through onsite activities and formal leadership training.
- Oversee and engage in recruitment efforts and engagement initiatives to increase program enrollment and support participant retention.
- Directly implement youth enrichment activities and provide in-classroom support as a Prodigy instructor assistant in addition to management role.
- Ensure the safety and quality of all program practices.
- Develop and manage the annual work plan and budget for the Youth Program.
- Monitor and evaluate the fulfillment of work plan goals.
- Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal and external purposes.
- Ensure the accuracy and security of programmatic records, overseeing and directing the quality control process for internal and external files and records.
- Assess and communicate program impacts and outcomes to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
- Propose and coordinate new Youth Program initiatives, based on assessments of community needs.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- accrued vacation
- sick time
- medical insurance options
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- short and long-term disability
- a 403b retirement plan
- a health saving account option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
