Youth Program Manager - Trellis for Tomorrow jobs in United States
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MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’​ Association · 1 month ago

Youth Program Manager - Trellis for Tomorrow

positionPhoenixville, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’ Association is a nonprofit organization focused on delivering experiential programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food security. The Youth Program Manager will guide teens and young adults through hands-on garden-based learning and leadership experiences, while leading and coordinating various youth development programs.

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Responsibilities

Plan and deliver programming for SEED Skills spring, summer, and fall programming and the SEED Leaders cohort
Plan and manage the implementation for the GROW Careers internship program
Support program planning and delivery for the Trellis Alumni Project that provides opportunities for further development of youth after SEED and GROW
Recruit youth participants; support schedules, communications, measurement, and program logistics for all programs
Stay current on best practices in youth development, SEL, and out of school time programming
Assist with garden installations and other agricultural program team projects as needed
Some early morning and weekend hours are required, and remote work opportunities are limited

Qualification

Youth developmentProgram managementSustainable agricultureCurriculum developmentProject managementCharismatic leadershipTrauma-informed careMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceTime managementConflict management

Required

Bachelor's degree in youth development, education, or related field strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience managing or delivering programs and at least 2 years working with adolescents
Strong working knowledge and practical application of youth development, SEL, trauma-informed care, and conflict management practices
Excellent project management, program/curriculum development, verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in diverse weather conditions
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Reliable transportation (will need to travel between sites during the day)
Required state and federal clearances for working with youth
Minimum of 2 professional references

Preferred

Experience or training in sustainable agriculture strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance plan with employer contribution
Retirement plan with non-elective 2% annual employer contribution
Generous paid time off and parental leave policy
Paid sabbatical every 5 years
Pet friendly office
Regular, customized professional development plans
Supportive, mission-driven team culture

Company

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’​ Association

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After 120 years of solving HR headaches, nothing surprises us anymore.
dateFounded in 1903
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King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://meainfo.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$1.1M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.1M

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Kevin Robins, CEO
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Shawn McGuire
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