Program Manager, Youth Development & Community Impact

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a motivated professional to oversee the Club’s charitable P.L.A.Y.S. Program, reporting to the Director of Development and Foundation Programs. You will lead planning, implementation, and evaluation, driving growth and community impact across Chicago.

This role requires 3–5+ years in youth/non-profit programming, strong communication, and organizational skills. Expect non-traditional hours including games and events; salary range $60,000–$70,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred (Education, Social Work, Non-Profit Management)
• 3 - 5+ years of experience managing youth, school or non-profit programming
• Exceptional communication, both verbal & written, interpersonal skills
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Knowledge of youth soccer development and social-emotional learning practices
• Highly organized with proven time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the P.L.A.Y.S. Program in its entirety
• Develop program schedules, calendars, and implementation plans
• Collaborate with research team and assist with evaluation of all program measurements and data collection
• Support curriculum implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison with school administrators, teachers, and community partners
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with school staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate logistics with partner schools, including scheduling, communication, and site support
• Ensure program compliance with organizational policies and sponsor commitments
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support program coordinators, coaches and volunteers
• Manage program budgets and resources including forecasting and expense tracking
• Develop communications, tools and other resources needed for programming
• Assist director with preparation of program reports for leadership, funders and foundation board
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve strategic club goals and assist with execution of additional Foundation programs and fundraisers
• Attend all CFFC home games, all Chicago Fire Foundation events, and other club events as requested
• Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Spanish (fluency)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a motivated professional to oversee the Club’s charitable P.L.A.Y.S. Program, reporting to the Director of Development and Foundation Programs. You will lead planning, implementation, and evaluation, driving growth and community impact across Chicago.

This role requires 3–5+ years in youth/non-profit programming, strong communication, and organizational skills. Expect non-traditional hours including games and events; salary range $60,000–$70,000 with bonus eligibility.