YouthBuild Programs Lead & Grants Manager

One Southern Indiana; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (company paid 100%)

401K with match

Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Southern Indiana Works seeks a YouthBuild Program Manager to lead the YouthBuild grant, design program components, ensure compliance with performance indicators, and coordinate all program activities in alignment with required outcomes.

You will oversee partnerships, budgets, and reporting from planning through follow-up, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grant, with a plan through October 31, 2029 and potential extensions.

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.
• Demonstrated experience with workforce development programs and policies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple partner relationships, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.

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

Skills

MS Office

Windows OS

IT systems

Communication skills

Workforce development

Project management

Multi-partner management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Southern Indiana Works seeks a YouthBuild Program Manager to lead the YouthBuild grant, design program components, ensure compliance with performance indicators, and coordinate all program activities in alignment with required outcomes.

You will oversee partnerships, budgets, and reporting from planning through follow-up, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grant, with a plan through October 31, 2029 and potential extensions.