Teen Leadership Manager

ABOUT US 

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Community Teen Director, the Teen Leadership Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of assigned programs  Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: delivering effective teen leadership programming, Togetherhood Initiatives and Teen Center engagement. The Teen Leadership Coordinator is accountable for delivering exceptional and outstanding programs and services to YMCA members, volunteers, and participants in partnership with a larger team.  They are a vital member of the YMCA leadership staff and a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission, and core values and are accountable for knowing and properly executing all YMCA policies and procedures. Aspects of this role are grant funded. The continuation of this role beyond its initial scope and timeline is contingent on achieving desired outcomes and securing ongoing grant funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources 
• Know, understand, and abide by all YMCA of WNC Youth Development programs,  policies, and procedures
• Innate ability to engage with young people and lead dynamic efforts in teen engagement through programs, events and special initiatives, including Togetherhood.
• Coordinate partnerships with volunteer opportunity sponsors and follow agreement standards.
• Coordinate and lead weekly Teen clubs and activities such as Leaders Club
• Coordinate and lead conference opportunities for teens such as Youth in Government, Leaders School, Model UN, Summer of Service
• Coordinate and lead Teen service learning and volunteer engagement events throughout the region as needed including evenings and weekends
• Assist in developing and writing grant applications.
• Travel to each center and assist in facilitating teen focus groups and programs.
• Represent the YMCA of WNC at community events tailored to youth and teens.
• Perform daily office work as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping
• Lead by example and work collaboratively with fellow YMCA staff.
• Perform all other duties as required.

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