Program Director

Youth Volunteer Corps; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of PTO

14 paid holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A community-focused youth organization in Kansas City seeks a Program Director to manage a dynamic volunteer program for youth aged 11-18. Responsibilities include planning service projects, recruiting participants, and leading marketing initiatives to grow the program. Ideal candidates will be experienced in youth programming and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Pass background checks and adhere to Youth Protection Policy.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise service projects at nonprofits.
• Recruit and maintain youth participation.
• Build relationships with youth, parents, and community partners.
• Lead program marketing initiatives.

Skills

Experience with youth ages 11-18

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer knowledge and Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Summary: In this dynamic position, you will help manage the Youth Volunteer Corps program in Greater Kansas City to deliver the highest-quality program possible. You will co-lead program planning, youth recruitment, marketing efforts, and youth leadership efforts. You’ll be charged with growing the program by building school partnerships and finding creative ways to recruit and retain youth while managing funder requirements. For the summer program, you will hire and lead 8-10 part-time temporary staff.

Employee Status: This position is a salaried, exempt position

Hours: This position is full-time (40 hours per week), with a flexible schedule. That may include working in schools, at the office, remote, and at various nonprofit agencies in Kansas City. Service project supervision may require working 1-2 Saturdays a month (typically ~3-4 hours each). Time can then be flexed during the week to accommodate time worked on a Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise meaningful service projects at a variety of nonprofits. Projects are scheduled by you and the other director based on agency needs and your schedule.


• Recruit new and diverse youth ages 11-18 to participate in Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) programming, with a major focus on growing the program.


• Build and maintain relationships with youth volunteers, parents and guardians, and community partners. Prioritize accurate, timely, and consistent communication; provide oversight to program communication including phone, email, and other channels of communication.


• Have an innovative vision for program direction and expansion, focusing on progress toward annual program goals.


• Maintain up-to-date program records, policies, and procedures including project activities and youth volunteer performance in YVC’s customized database (training provided).


• Manage funder requirements including the promotion of Volunteer for 15, an initiative with Patrick Mahomes’ Foundation.


• Participate in YVC network activities such as the annual Summit conference.


• Act as a role model and advocate for youth volunteers.


• School-based programming: Develop current and new school partnerships for school programming and year-round recruitment.


• Train school staff to deliver in-school programming; provide oversight, monitor progress, and ensure accurate data collection.


• Work with YVCHQ team and the other Program Director to develop curriculum, training, evaluation, and support materials for school programming.


• Supervision: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise temporary part-time summer staff leaders (8-10), leading weekly meetings during the summer.


• Program Marketing: Lead YVC KC marketing initiatives including social media management, website, email marketing, and conducting media outreach to promote events and request coverage for high-profile projects.


• Advisory Boards: Ensure youth voice and community input through managing YVC’s Youth Advisory Board and Parent Advisory Board.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered


• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien


• Pass all background checks and adhere to YVC’s Youth Protection Policy


• Availability for required schedule commitments: Supervising scheduled projects throughout the program year, including some Saturdays (typically 4-6 Saturday hours per month)


• Annual conference (Nov 6-8 in KC this year)


• Experience working with and good rapport among youth ages 11 to 18


• Proficient with computer knowledge and Microsoft Office products, technology and data management skills


• Have reliable transportation to accommodate a work schedule that varies in schedule and location


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including parents and guardians, agency partners, school contacts, youth including underserved youth, media, and more


• A strong personal ethic of service; familiarity with community’s unmet needs and the agencies working to address them is helpful


• Good judgement, strategic thinking, creativity, and resilience

Preferred Qualifications

• Stellar organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities


• Adaptability and flexibility


• A can-do attitude with proactive vision and high energy


• High initiative and self-starting ability


• Great interpersonal skills and public speaking skills to a variety of stakeholders


• Experience implementing youth programming, with an emphasis on relationship building and creating an inclusive environment for all (including youth with mental illness, youth living with disabilities, refugees, other marginalized populations)


• Experience in education, knowledge of service-learning/project-based learning, or the ability to create a learning opportunity in any environment


• Supervision experience and a strong desire to develop others


• A sense of urgency driving organizational results and demonstrating dependability


• A passion for helping youth succeed

Reporting

Reports to Vice President of Operations. Responsible for supervising 8-10 part-time team leaders and/or student leaders during summer.

Compensation

The range for this position is $44,000- $53,000 and will be dependent upon experience and skillset.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

This position starts with three weeks PTO and 14 paid holidays per year.

Benefits

YVC’s benefits include highly subsidized employee medical insurance and life insurance, with options for employee-paid dental, vision, additional life insurance, and family coverage. A retirement plan is available, and YVC matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of income.

Work Arrangements

After initial 90-day onboarding and establishment of relationships, flexible work arrangements including a hybrid remote situation are a possibility if desired.

YVC is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value all ethnicities, perspectives, and preferences. YVC thrives on diversity, knowing how much it benefits our employees, our youth, and our communities. We are committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with \"YVCKC Program Director\" in the subject line. In your cover letter/email, please explain why this position is a good fit for your skills and why it is one you desire. Find more information at https://yvc.org/about-us/careers/.