Teen Leadership Manager

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About the Role

Under the direction of the Community Teen Director, the Teen Leadership Manager is responsible for the effective operation of assigned programs. This role delivers teen leadership programming, Togetherhood Initiatives, and Teen Center engagement, ensuring outstanding services to members, volunteers, and participants. The position is grant funded and contingent on achieving desired outcomes and securing ongoing grant funding.

Essential Functions

• Model inclusive behaviors and embrace all dimensions of diversity.
• Support service line / department in working toward association-level objectives measured by identified KPIs.
• Participate in the budgeting process and steward association resources.
• Know, understand, and abide by all YMCA of WNC Youth Development programs, policies, and procedures.
• Engage and lead dynamic teen engagement efforts, including Togetherhood and other initiatives.
• Coordinate partnerships with volunteer sponsors and maintain agreement standards.
• Lead weekly Teen clubs and activities such as Leaders Club.
• Lead conference opportunities for teens including Youth in Government, Leaders School, Model UN, Summer of Service.
• Lead teen service learning and volunteer engagement events throughout the region as needed.
• Assist in developing and writing grant applications.
• Travel to each center and facilitate teen focus groups and programs.
• Represent the YMCA of WNC at community events tailored to youth and teens.
• Perform daily office work such as filing, copying, and record keeping.
• Lead by example and work collaboratively with fellow YMCA staff.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Aspects of the Job

Benefits

Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the YMCA; short-term disability and term life insurance are available for purchase; generous paid time off; retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements); free YMCA membership; free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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