Teen Programs Director & Youth Leadership Advocate

Ymca Of Metro North; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teen Director at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn, MA leads day-to-day teen programming, overseeing a teen center, clubs, and signature programs focused on career readiness, leadership, and life skills.

The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, building partnerships with schools and community groups, and coordinating fundraising efforts to support teens’ growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in teen or youth programming.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
• Background working with diverse teen populations; commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Experience with career readiness, leadership, or post-secondary access programming strongly preferred.
• Track record of building community partnerships.
• Must obtain and maintain all required certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directly facilitate daily curriculum and programming alongside teens actively participating in clubs and activities.
• Co-develop programming with teens, incorporating their input and feedback in real time.
• Develop and manage operating plans for teen programs; evaluate and improve programs.
• Hire, train, onboard, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers; provide coaching.
• Recruit volunteers and build partnerships with schools, employers, and nonprofits.
• Organize youth-driven fundraising activities and coordinate volunteer opportunities.
• Oversee the Teen Healthy Living Space project in partnership with Health & Wellness Director.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Minimum two years of teen/youth programming experience

Staff and volunteer supervision experience

Diversity, equity and inclusion experience

Career readiness/leadership/post-secondary programming experience

Community partnerships experience

Certifications to obtain within 90 days of hire

Job description

The Teen Director at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn, MA leads day-to-day teen programming, overseeing a teen center, clubs, and signature programs focused on career readiness, leadership, and life skills.

The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, building partnerships with schools and community groups, and coordinating fundraising efforts to support teens’ growth and success.