Youth Ambassadors, Inc. ยท 4 days ago
Youth Program Manager
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expYouth Ambassadors, Inc. is seeking a full-time Youth Program Manager to manage and execute programming and organizational operations. The role involves overseeing program data collection, managing partnerships, and collaborating with leadership to support youth development initiatives.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Manage program data collection to determine program impact
Manage and oversee youth participant database systems
Cultivate, support, and manage core program partnerships
Manage and oversee YA program sites
Capture and submit program content for the organization's communications strategy with supporters, families, and community at-large
Operate in collaboration with the Community Projects Manager and Youth Program Director and provide additional support as needed
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success in a programmatic leadership role within an organization of comparable size, scope, and complexity. Both nonprofit and corporate experience will be considered
Knowledge of the needs and strengths of youth age 14-18 and families living in under-resourced and under-invested communities
Commitment to social-emotional education and performance to foster youth development
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams and to work closely with the Executive Director
Strong relationship management skills required
Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed leadership style
Bachelor's Degree required
Proven ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with staff, volunteers, and in community relations and outreach capacities
Working knowledge of email, calendar/scheduling, word processing software, spreadsheet/database software required
Occasional physical labor is required to set up for and carry-out programming activities
Preferred
Knowledge of the Greater Kansas City community as well as Missouri and/or Jackson County history is desirable
You have a strong interest in and passion for empowering urban teenage youth
You have at least three to five years of experience in implementing, developing and/or leading non-profit program activities and operations
You are highly organized and detail oriented
You have a proven track record of successful program implementation
You prioritize working in an equitable and inclusive organizational culture
You are the kind of leader who brings teams together, fosters a healthy work environment and motivates colleagues to go the extra mile
You would thrive in an environment where you are expected to think outside the box
You are self-motivated and can work well both independently and in a small team environment
Benefits
Paid medical benefits
Paid time off
Most federal holidays
A birthday holiday
Paid vacation
Paid Sick leave
Company
Youth Ambassadors, Inc.
Youth Ambassadors is an educational employment program designed to equip underserved teenage youth with important life skills, soft job skills, creative expression, and adult mentors who will help them become future community leaders willing and able to work for positive change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationUnited Way of Greater Kansas City
2025-05-08Grant
2024-07-10Grant
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