UTNG Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator

State of Utah; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Utah is seeking a Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator to champion resilience and well‑being for Army National Guard dependent children and youth across the state. You will oversee curriculum development, statewide events, and deployment-related outreach while guiding volunteers and coordinating with community partners.

This in‑office role requires strong organizational skills, background checks, travel, and the ability to manage programs within regulatory standards, with a focus

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with social media platforms for outreach and engagement.
• Basic knowledge of publication/design software.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Program Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and execute youth curriculum and activities for ages 6 weeks–18 years.
• Organize statewide events, including regional youth symposiums and camps.
• Coordinate deployment-related youth outreach and communication pipelines.

Skills

MS Office suite

Social media

Basic design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development / Youth Development / Human Services

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary – $20.87 - $35.85 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 11/9/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

The Utah National Guard is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to serve as the Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC). In this vital statewide leadership role, you will be the designated youth subject matter expert and primary point of contact for the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Program at Joint Forces Headquarters-State.

Job Description

Operating under the direction of the State Family Program Director (SFPD), you will champion the resilience, well-being, and social enrichment of Army National Guard dependent children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years. You will build community networks, guide military youth through the unique challenges of deployment cycles, and lead high-impact statewide camps, events, and education.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Program Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and execute age-appropriate youth curriculum, activities, and enrichment programs for dependent children ages 6 weeks through 18 years. Deliver life skills and resiliency training tailored for military youth.
• Signature Statewide Events: Organize and host major annual events, including one Regional Youth Symposium, two Month of the Military Child celebrations, and one to two multi-day youth resiliency camps annually.
• Deployment & Yellow Ribbon Integration: Facilitate Yellow Ribbon pre- and post-deployment events. Expand multi-channel and digital communication pipelines to connect with youth of deployed Service Members and geographically dispersed military families.
• Volunteer Leadership & Supervision: Recruit, train, and manage a statewide network of adult volunteers. Provide on-site supervision, guidance, and mentorship to subordinate Child and Youth Program Coordinators as staffing authorizations permit.
• Community Partnerships & Resources: Cultivate productive partnerships with local, state, and private youth-serving organizations. Establish and maintain a comprehensive directory of military community resources and a robust CYS curriculum library.
• Financial Management: Develop, submit, and execute the annual spend plan aligned with the Annual Funding Program (AFP). The first 3 to 6 months will focus closely on program calendaring, budget training, and fiscal execution with the SFPD.
• Compliance & Quality Metrics: Ensure adherence to National Guard Bureau and Department of the Army standards, including CNGBI 1800.02A, AR 608-10, DoDI 6060.02, and DoDI 6060.04. Maintain inspection readiness utilizing the Child and Youth Program Inspection Management System (CYP-IMS) for National Guard Family Program (NGFP) certification.
• Public Outreach & Representation: Create marketing materials, event flyers, publications, and program updates. Represent the Child and Youth Program at conferences, community outreach events, and high-visibility state military functions.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), social media platforms, and basic digital design/publication software.
• Background Check & Clearances: Ability to successfully pass and maintain both state and federal government criminal history checks (AD 2014-23).
• Health & Medical Screenings: Compliance with mandatory child-care personnel medical directives, including pre-employment and recurring Tuberculosis (TB) testing (AD 2015-20) and required immunizations (AD 2026-03).
• Driver License & Travel: A current, valid driver's license and adherence to State of Utah Driver Eligibility standards. Willingness to travel statewide to local armories and attend occasional national conferences.
• Schedule Availability: Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that includes regular evening and weekend hours to support drill weekends, family symposiums, and deployment-cycle operations.
• Ability to support program and position requirements, which include occasional travel both within the state and nationally, as well as some evenings and weekends.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following preferred qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Youth Development, Human Services, Education, Recreation, Family Studies, or a closely related field.
• Direct Youth Work: Significant hands‑on experience developing and implementing youth curriculum and leading programs for youth of all ages across formal and informal settings.
• Event Coordination: Demonstrated success planning and executing both small-scale activities and large-scale, multi-day statewide youth events or camps.
• Military Awareness: An authentic understanding of military culture, National Guard family structures, and deployment cycle challenges (or a strong demonstrated eagerness to learn).
• Leadership & Judgment: Proven ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in high-visibility or sensitive situations involving military families.
• Communication & Marketing: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with talent in public presentations, digital outreach, and graphic design software.
• Analytical Mindset: Great attention to detail and experience analyzing program participation data from multiple sources to complete evaluative reports.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - work requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About The Role

Location –
17800 Camp Williams Rd
Bluffdale, Utah, 84065
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

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EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].