Youth Program Supervisor

IRC - International Rescue Committee; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick leave

10 U.S. holidays

20-25 PTO

Medical insurance starting at $163 per

Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per

Vision insurance starting at $5 per

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Youth Program Supervisor to lead youth programming, program operations, staff supervision, and partnerships, reporting to the Youth Education Manager.

You will ensure high-quality services for vulnerable youth, develop grants and partnerships, and promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices across the service area. The role involves some travel and collaboration with schools and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in education, nonprofit management, public administration, social work, human services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience working with youth and two years of supervisory experience; experience with refugee and/or immigrant youth preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills; ability to work across diverse cultures and uphold IRC values; bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead department and program planning in alignment with organizational mission and goals; ensure high‑quality services for youth.
• Supervise, coach, and support Youth Program staff; lead training on education best practices and ELL support.
• Develop grants and partnerships; represent IRC Youth Programs to funders and community partners; manage program activities and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

About the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world\u2019s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world\u2019s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you\u2019re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Youth Program Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for IRC's youth programming, including program operations, staff supervision, partnerships, compliance, resource development, and strategic planning. This role works collaboratively with staff, schools, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality services and positive outcomes for youth. The position reports to the Youth Education Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design and Management: Lead department and program planning in alignment with organizational mission and goals. Ensure high-quality services that empower youth and support their success in the community. Research, develop, and implement best practices that promote positive youth development and academic achievement for vulnerable youth. Establish and implement annual and long-term goals and objectives in collaboration with department leadership and staff. Ensure compliance with all program, donor, contractual, and IRC standards and requirements. Oversee accurate and timely financial, programmatic, and client record-keeping, including use of ETO and ARRPODS systems.

People Management: Supervise, coach, and support the professional growth and development of Youth Program staff. Lead training for staff and volunteers on education best practices, positive youth development, social-emotional asset development, and working with English Language Learners (ELLs).

Resource Development and Partnership Development: Contribute to grant and proposal development efforts to support and sustain programming. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with school districts and strategic community partners. Represent IRC Youth Programs within the community and to current and prospective funders. Serve as a resource for information related to program activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor\u2019s degree required; graduate degree in education, nonprofit management, public administration, social work, human services, or a related field preferred. Minimum three years of experience working with youth and two years of supervisory experience; experience with refugee and/or immigrant youth preferred. Demonstrated success in designing and implementing youth programs, leading staff, and building community partnerships. Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, and uphold IRC values. Commitment to serving immigrant communities through trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices; bilingual abilities preferred. Valid driver\u2019s license, access to a personal insured vehicle, and ability to travel regularly throughout the service area.

Working Environment

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and \u2019field\u2019 time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation

(Pay Rate: $63,296.42/annual). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Benefits

• Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Company Commitment

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you\u2019re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.