We at the YMCA Teen Center (Berkeley, CA) are seeking a Program Manager to lead our Y-Scholars Program!

Our team's Why
We foster leadership and confidence in people so they will overcome life’s challenges. Does your mission align with ours?

Our mission starts with strong team members...
We seek people who believe in our vision and want to contribute. You will work with the Executive Director to support, optimize, and manage day-to-day operations of our Y-Scholars Program. Be willing to learn. Take action to engage and inspire students, staff, and volunteers.

About Y-Scholars Program (YSP)
YSP believes in elevating people’s growth mindsets so we all achieve higher ambitions. Every day, our team guides Y-Scholars (1st-generation college-bound high school students) so they will pursue and obtain a college education. We do this by offering college-readiness workshops, life coaching, personal mentoring, and tutoring. YSP is 100% free for Y-Scholars. Learn more by going to www.yscholars.org

Your Leadership Responsibilities

• Plan and execute program activities
• Recruit students, staff, and volunteers
• Supervise and train staff and volunteers
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget to meet our targets
• Develop program goals and manage actions to hit our objectives
• Review, evaluate, and improve program areas
• Develop and improve program curricula
• Develop and implement new program components
• Partner with other organizations to enhance our program offerings
• Attend trainings and meetings to enhance professional knowledge
• Assist in fundraising and grant application efforts
• Maintain accurate records on program participants

Your Qualifications:

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree
• Have at least 2 years of experience with youth development, especially with teens
• Have at least 1 year of experience in staff/volunteer and program management
• Have a car to travel to schools for meetings and recruitment
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution, problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Possess ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Have proficiency in computer and database programs necessary to perform the duties of the job (Google Drive, AirTable, Zoom, etc)
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check

Ideally, you know how to do the following...

• Understand Growth Mindset and lead with a Growth Mindset
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families
• Organize your time to meet deadlines and submit high-quality work
• Use creativity to explore new ways to enhance or add to our program
• Show conscious awareness about yourself and your effect on others
• Take accountability in any issues and challenges that you are a part of

Our Commitment and Your Commitment

• Compensation: $57,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year (full-time, non-exempt)
• Free annual YMCA Gym Membership
• Full-Time Work Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Vision insurance
• Hours: Because YSP is an afterschool program, you must be able to work afternoons and evenings. You may need to work some weekends in order to attend events.

Apply if you are up for a worthy challenge!

If you are ready for a journey to prepare first-gen students for their college journey, then we are ready to meet and learn more about you and what you can bring to the table!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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