Youth Program Manager
Role summary
Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta seeks a Youth Program Manager to oversee administrative and programmatic operations for K-8 Afterschool & Summer programs. This role involves managing site operations, supervising Site Coordinators, developing curriculum, recruiting and training staff, and strengthening partnerships with schools and community organizations. The manager will also ensure data collection for program improvement and compliance with childcare regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in youth organizations, staff supervision, and program administration.
Job Title: Youth Program Manager
Employed By: CEO
Reports To: Program Director
Employment Status: Seasonal Full-Time – Moving to Full Time August 2026
Background: Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta delivers life-changing programs that inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip girls to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Position Summary
The Youth Program Manager is primarily responsible for managing administrative and programmatic development and operations. Additionally, the Youth Program Manager will assist the Program Director in building strong partnerships with schools and community organizations and will serve as an effective leader and advocate for the organization’s programs.
Principal Responsibilities
- Manage Youth Program sites (K-8 Afterschool & Summer) operations in a manner that meet strategic goals and budget.
- Supervise Site Coordinators to ensure cohesive and comprehensive of day-to-day operations at program sites.
- Working with program leadership and partners develop and maintain afterschool and Summer program curriculum schedules.
- Collaborate with program leadership to recruit and train qualified program staff.
- In collaboration with Site Coordinators develop and utilize existing research based curriculum that aligns with the mission, vision and values of Girls Inc.
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure effective program delivery.
- Work closely with leadership to ensure participation in network-wide outcomes measurement strategy.
- Ensure use of participant-tracking system to collect student data regularly and survey students annually, as well as for continuous program improvements.
- Strengthen relationships with school partners to provide school-based and afterschool programs.
- Identify, establish, and nurture community resources to increase program opportunities for students.
- Participate in staff meetings and conferences to share ideas and concerns, and work collaboratively with other staff to meet organizational goals and achieve program objectives.
- Maintain adequate staffing levels through ongoing hiring and evaluations of staff.
- Develop and implement ongoing youth enrichment training for program staff.
- Maintain compliance with local and state child care regulations.
- Other administrative duties or special projects that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree with undergraduate or graduate level courses in education, child development, recreation, psychology, and/or sociology
- 5+ years of experience working in a youth organization or a related field
- 5 + years of demonstrated experience in staff supervision, volunteer recruitment and management, and program administration and evaluation
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
- Highly organized with strong database and data management skills
- Flexibility and ability to problem solve
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision
