Youth Program Manager

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

• Team Leadership & Support: Lead, supervise, and provide ongoing support to Youth Career Advisors and Work-Based Learning staff at multiple locations. Ensure team members have the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to perform their roles effectively.
• Program Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of youth workforce programs that align with organizational goals and meet the needs of local youth.
• Staff Development: Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations for staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. Promote professional development opportunities to enhance the team's skills and expertise.
• Service Coordination: Ensure seamless coordination between Youth Career Advisors and Work-Based Learning staff to deliver integrated services, including career guidance, education planning, job readiness training, internships, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators related to youth program outcomes, including job placements, retention rates, and educational achievements. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on program performance.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and employers to build partnerships that enhance work-based learning opportunities and career pathways for youth.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as funder requirements. Maintain accurate records and oversee timely submission of required reports.
• Community Engagement: Represent Workforce Solutions at community meetings, events, and youth-focused initiatives to raise awareness of available services and promote partnerships that benefit youth programs.
• Case Management Support: Provide oversight and support to the Youth Career Advisors in managing individual youth cases, ensuring that youth receive the appropriate services, follow-up, and mentorship needed for their career success.
• Work-Based Learning Program Oversight: Supervise the development and implementation of work-based learning opportunities, including internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing programs. Ensure these initiatives provide valuable experiences and career preparation for youth participants.
• Other duties assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in workforce development, youth services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of youth workforce development programs, including education and employment pathways, work-based learning, and career readiness.
• Experience managing staff across multiple locations and providing remote support when necessary.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal and state workforce programs and regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with case management and reporting tools.
• This position requires travel between multiple office locations to provide hands-on support to staff.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, depending on program events and staff needs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.