Youth Development Program Director

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Full-time / Exempt)

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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION : IBA empowers individuals and families to improve their lives and achieve socio-economic mobility through high-quality affordable housing, education, financial and resident empowerment, and arts programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management & Operations

• Oversees all aspects of programming including planning, budget, outreach, participant enrollment, workshop / class content, student orientation, curriculum review, field trips, celebrations, etc.
• Supervise Youth Development Program Staff working closely to support student retention, ensuring that all students receive consistent ongoing 1 : 1 academic and case management support services.
• Execute annual program outcomes for Academic achievement; Arts & Culture; College, Financial Empowerment; and Civic Engagement.
• Work closely with IBA's Institutional Advancement and Finance departments preparing proposals, reports, grants, contracts, budgets, etc.
• Collaborate with other IBA Program Directors and other members of IBA management to ensure the effective coordination of program schedules and related events for youth and families.
• Maximize the potential of youth advocacy by contributing to advocacy strategies.
• Work and collaborate with IBA marketing on communications, program marketing - outreach, flyers, PR, advertising, etc. - to increase visibility and program participation.
• Oversee and maintain monthly and annual data regarding client participation, referrals, length of stays in program, outputs, outcomes, etc.
• In collaboration with the Chief Program Officer, develop work plans, objectives, and targets for the program based on IBA's mission, Points of Accountability, and 5 Year Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with other IBA Programs as required to grow and develop the Youth Program.
• Ensure that IBA remains on the cutting edge of its field and benefits from relevant external knowledge within the field of Youth Development.

Financial Monitoring of Programs

• Create budget in collaboration with IBA's CFO and work to ensure program expenses do not exceed the budget.
• Help ensure program fundraising goals are achieved.

External Communication

• Attend trainings, forums, and conferences for professional growth and to meet the requirements of funding sources.
• Also attend networking and fundraising opportunities, relevant external meetings representing YDP and IBA, as needed.

Other Duties

• Participate fully in the organization's annual events such as Three Kings Day, Membership Drive, Board of Election, Festival Betances, annual meeting, and other community events.
• Carries out additional duties as directed or as needed to ensure IBA maintains its effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Instructional Design, Project Management, Non-Profit Management, or related field preferred, or minimum of 5 years of experience in a coordinating / administrative or management capacity in Youth Services, Family Support, or Education preferred.
• Relationship management skills and experience fostering a team approach to Youth Development and creating collaboration among partner organizations in the field.
• Experience with and / or understanding of the application of information technology and arts education in project-based learning programs for youth in nonprofit or K-12 education setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with youth development models and a proven record of working with high-risk and proven-risk youth.
• Must maintain a current First Aid Training Certification and CPR Certification.
• Recognizes and respects individual differences and supports a culturally diverse workgroup.
• Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials.
• Highly positive and enthusiastic style; capable of motivating others.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

IBA is proud to offer a very competitive annual wage of $90,000-95,000, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80 / 20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance;

a generous HRA provided by the company ($9,450 or $18,900 based on single and family coverage) and other built-in supports that significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket medical expenses.

We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, and generous paid time off.

WORKPLACE CULTURE

IBA is located in Boston's historic South End in an ethnic and culturally rich Latin and broadly diverse BIPOC community.

IBA management and staff represent the community as majority BIPOC and Spanish bilingual. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, and empowerment is inherent in IBA's mission, embedded in our values, and demonstrated in the ways we work together to achieve mission impact and outcome goals.

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