Young Scholars Program Lead & Mentor (Hybrid NYC)

African American Policy Forum; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) seeks a Young Scholars Program (YSP) Manager for a full-time, salaried role based in New York. The position is hybrid, reporting to the Director, Programs, and includes occasional travel for events.

Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, curriculum design centered on Black feminist theory and intersectionality, overseeing the summer institute and year-round workshops, budgeting, partnerships, mentorship, and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; preferred in Education, Black/Africana Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth program coordination, education, nonprofit work, or research settings.
• Experience working directly with Black youth and/or communities of color.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of the Young Scholars Program to ensure its growth, impact and alignment with AAPF’s mission.
• Design and implement culturally responsive curricula centering Black feminist theory, intersectionality, and youth‑centered participatory research.
• Oversee all program logistics including the summer institute and year‑round workshops, events, and scholar gatherings.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and documentation with attention to impact and centering fiscal responsibility.
• Provide individualized mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to support scholars’ academic and leadership growth.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with educators, community organizations, and partners to enhance program offerings.
• Represent the YSP at conferences, panels, and outreach events to raise its profile and foster partnerships.
• Co-develop impact assessment tools with AAPF’s Data team and report data for program improvements.

Skills

Program management

Youth engagement

Mentorship

Curriculum design

facilitation

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) seeks a Young Scholars Program (YSP) Manager for a full-time, salaried role based in New York. The position is hybrid, reporting to the Director, Programs, and includes occasional travel for events.

Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, curriculum design centered on Black feminist theory and intersectionality, overseeing the summer institute and year-round workshops, budgeting, partnerships, mentorship, and evaluation.