International Youth Foundation · 21 hours ago
Director, US Programs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expInternational Youth Foundation (IYF) has been dedicated to helping young people succeed for 35 years. The Director, US Programs will provide senior leadership for IYF’s U.S.-based program portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery of public- and private-funded initiatives and fostering strong relationships with funders and partners.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of IYF’s U.S. program portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery across public- and private-funded initiatives
Ensure programs achieve intended outcomes for young people while meeting performance, compliance, learning, and financial stewardship expectations under PPAF
Identify and manage programmatic, financial, and operational risks
Serve as the primary institutional relationship manager for assigned U.S. funders and strategic partners
Maintain strong, trust-based relationships through delivery excellence, proactive communication, and responsiveness to partner priorities
Position IYF for renewals, extensions, and expansions based on demonstrated value and results ("farming")
Contribute to program growth by shaping opportunities, informing program design, and providing senior technical and strategic input to proposals
Collaborate closely with Business Development teams to align program evidence, learning, and positioning with growth strategies
Support the identification and scaling of successful program models
Lead and develop U.S. program teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and strong performance
Foster a culture of execution discipline, learning, and continuous improvement
Represent IYF externally in relevant forums, positioning the organization as a credible and results-driven leader in workforce development
Work cross-functionally with Finance, MERL, Communications, and Business Development to ensure integrated program delivery and stewardship
Contribute to broader institutional priorities and initiatives as a member of the senior program leadership community
Qualification
Required
Exceptional leadership, management, analytical, and representational skills
Proven experience delivering complex programs with strong compliance, financial stewardship, and learning
Demonstrated ability to steward and grow long-term corporate, foundation, and public-sector partnerships
Experience contributing to business development through strategic inputs, proposal development, and senior positioning (not pipeline ownership)
Strong understanding of performance and accountability frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency a plus
Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and balance strategic and operational demands
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, education, or related fields
Strong commitment to youth development, equity, and inclusive approaches
Strong cross-cultural competency and communication
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
International Youth Foundation
International Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization focus on helping young people thrive.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Susan Reichle
President and CEO
William Reese
CEO Emeritus
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