YouthBuild Program Manager

WorkOne Southern Indiana; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkOne Southern Indiana is seeking a YouthBuild Program Manager to provide leadership for the YouthBuild grant in Southern Indiana. You will design programs, manage compliance, and coordinate activities to meet required performance indicators.

The role includes overseeing partnerships, budgeting, and reporting through planning, active programming, and follow-up. A Bachelor's degree is required; strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS, and general IT systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and direction for the YouthBuild grant.
• Develop and implement grant program policies and procedures.
• Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and participant scheduling with partner organizations.
• Monitor budget, expenditure, timelines, and grant compliance.
• Submit quarterly and final narrative and data reports to SIW Board and USDOL.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The YouthBuild Program Manager will provide overall leadership for the Southern Indiana Works YouthBuild grant. This position is responsible for program design, grant compliance management, and coordination of all YouthBuild activities in alignment with required performance indicators. The Program Manager oversees grant partnerships, budget, and reporting throughout the grant's planning, active program, and follow-up periods. This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grant and is contingent upon availability and continuation of grant funding. Employment is expected to continue through the current grant period which ends October 31, 2029, and any approved extensions or continuations, subject to satisfactory performance and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Southern Indiana Works YouthBuild grant, providing overall program leadership and direction
• Maintain YouthBuild subject matter expertise for the region by staying up to date on guidance and participating in local, regional, and federal trainings
• Finalize and maintain program partnerships; meet with partners on a regular basis
• Develop and implement grant program policies and procedures
• Coordinate and actively participate in outreach and recruitment efforts to identify eligible participants
• Coordinate participant schedules and activities with partner organizations
• Review partner activity to ensure quality and consistency of service delivery
• Manage program budget and expenditure monitoring and timelines across the grant planning, active program, and follow-up periods
• Ensure grant compliance and quality assurance across all program components including data quality and performance reporting
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of SIW YouthBuild program for compliance, performance, and data integrity. Monitor participant outcomes and program performance against required indicators
• Complete and submit quarterly and final narrative and data reports to SIW Board of Directors and the U.S. Department of Labor
• Coordinate with the Business Services Team on employer engagement and Registered Apprenticeship partnerships
• Represent SIW in external engagement with community partners, stakeholders, and U.S. Department of Labor
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the President and Vice President

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS, and general IT systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.