ðŸ§Â About the Role
The Youth Development Director will lead the BAR program @ Thurgood Marshall — a groundbreaking, school-based initiative supporting middle school youth with high-quality, no-cost after-school and summer programming.
This full-time Director role sits at the intersection of education, youth development, and community — and is ideal for a dynamic professional who thrives in collaborative, youth-centered environments.
💡 You Might Be a Fit If...
- You're a systems thinker with a heart for community.
- You have experience designing, leading, and scaling youth programs.
- You’ve coached or managed staff — and loved building people up.
- You speak the language of Belonging, Achievement, and Relationships.
- You’re equally comfortable at a staff training, school leadership meeting, or pickleball tournament.
- You can turn a big idea into a timeline, budget, and impact story.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver after-school and summer learning experiences in partnership with school staff.
- Supervise a team of part-time and full-time youth development professionals.
- Serve as a core member of the school’s leadership team, aligning programs with student supports.
- Partner with families, educators, and community stakeholders to create a culture of belonging.
- Use data to track student engagement and program outcomes, driving continuous improvement.
- Manage program operations, communications, and budget oversight.
