Youth Outreach & Programs Director

The Bridge of Storm Lake; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Reimbursement stipend

IRA option

Job summary

The Bridge of Storm Lake is seeking a full‑time Youth Outreach Director who will lead Storm Lake youth programs, build relationships with youth and families, recruit and train volunteers, and ensure alignment with the organization’s safeguarding policies. The role emphasizes relational leadership and community engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and prior youth experience, with strong organizational, confidential handling, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must love and care deeply for youth and their families.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Youth Ministry or a related field.
• Have some experience working with youth, whether in a volunteer or career capacity.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information; organized; good discernment and referral skills; conscientious, life-long learner.
• Highly relational with strong ability to connect with youth; good personal boundaries and self-awareness; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Storm Lake youth outreach and sets program goals; recruits and trains volunteers; handles public relations as a Bridge Youth representative.
• Oversees Bible Study Groups, Going Deeper Nights, Growth Groups, trips and activities.
• Assigns, trains and supports volunteer and staff mentors; carries own care-load of students.
• Ensures compliance with Child Protection Policy and proper referrals; completes required documentation.
• Maintains youth and family database, permissions, attendance, and program measurements; maintains volunteer records.
• Leads and plans all summer youth programs, neighborhood ministries and trips.
• Assists with hiring summer team leaders and trains/supervises them.
• Spends time building relationships with youth and families; may involve home visits or school activities.
• Connects staff and volunteers to youth and maintains awareness of Storm Lake youth culture.
• Becomes an expert on culture integration and ACE’s/trauma; participates in education and trainings.
• Plans long-term program development with staff; focuses on financial and youth involvement.

Skills

Relational skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Boundary setting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Social Work, Psychology, Education, Youth Ministry)

Job description

The Bridge of Storm Lake is seeking a full‑time Youth Outreach Director who will lead Storm Lake youth programs, build relationships with youth and families, recruit and train volunteers, and ensure alignment with the organization’s safeguarding policies. The role emphasizes relational leadership and community engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and prior youth experience, with strong organizational, confidential handling, and interpersonal skills.