Youth Programs Lead - Empowering Immigrant Youth

Global Roles; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee seeks a Youth Program Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight for our youth programming, including operations, staff supervision, partnerships, and compliance.

You will work with schools, families, and community partners to deliver high-quality services, develop strategic plans, and support grant proposals while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience with youth and two years in supervision.
• Experience with refugee/immigrant youth preferred.
• Ability to work across diverse cultures and uphold IRC values.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead department and program planning aligned with mission and goals.
• Ensure high-quality services that empower youth in the community.
• Develop and implement best practices for positive youth development.
• Set annual and long-term goals with leadership and staff.
• Ensure compliance with program, donor, contractual, and IRC standards.
• Oversee accurate financial, programmatic, and client recordkeeping.
• Supervise, coach, and grow Youth Program staff.
• Lead staff and volunteer training on education best practices and ELLs.
• Contribute to grant and proposal development for funding.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school districts and partners.
• Represent IRC Youth Programs to the community and funders.
• Serve as a resource for program activity information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth Development Program Design

Staff Supervision

Community Partnership Building

Program Implementation

Trauma-Informed Practice

Culturally Responsive Practices

Strategic Planning

Resource Development

Program Operations

Bilingual capabilities

Youth Services

Refugee Youth Support

Immigrant Youth Support

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in education or related field

Job description

The International Rescue Committee seeks a Youth Program Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight for our youth programming, including operations, staff supervision, partnerships, and compliance.

You will work with schools, families, and community partners to deliver high-quality services, develop strategic plans, and support grant proposals while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.