Director of Creative Youth Development & Arts Education

Youth Speaks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Speaks is seeking a Director of Creative Youth Development and Arts-in-Education to lead strategy, program quality, staff and partnerships. This senior role will shape program direction, cultivate collaborations with schools and funders, and ensure measurable impact across CYD and AIE initiatives.

The Director reports to the Executive Director and manages a diverse team, including full-time, part-time, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in youth development or arts education with leadership experience.
• 3+ years directing a team of multiple staff.
• Proven ability to engage boards as partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills.
• Emotional intelligence and cross-cultural competency.
• Bay Area youth programs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CYDAIE strategy, quality, and impact measurement.
• Oversee program budget and staffing.
• Develop partnerships with schools, funders, and community partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Senior Leadership Team and donors.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace culture.

Skills

Youth development

Strategic planning

Staff leadership

Board engagement

Tools

Google Workspace

Asana

Slack

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth Speaks is seeking a Director of Creative Youth Development and Arts-in-Education to lead strategy, program quality, staff and partnerships. This senior role will shape program direction, cultivate collaborations with schools and funders, and ensure measurable impact across CYD and AIE initiatives.

The Director reports to the Executive Director and manages a diverse team, including full-time, part-time, and contractors.