Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
Leadership and STAY FLY Program Manager
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Overview
Position Title:
Leadership and STAY FLY Programs Manager
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Reports To:
San Mateo County Associate Director Community:
San Mateo County Office Location:
Redwood City, CA (up to 50% hybrid role of in-person and remote) Compensation:
$84,026/year, generous benefits package Status:
Full-time, exempt Leadership Program Summary The FLY Leadership Training Program is a ten-month program for youth who are interested and motivated to become changemakers in their communities. Youth are identified based on their needs for support particularly around education, legal advocacy, social support, and safety. Program components include the wilderness retreat, fun events and service learning, and leadership coaching. For more info, visit https://flyprogram.org/our-programs/leadership/. STAY FLY Program The STAY FLY Program builds agency, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy in transitional-age youth while decreasing their likelihood of deeper justice system involvement. STAY FLY serves 50 youth in law-related education workshops and 15 youth in case management each year. Leadership And STAY FLY Programs Manager - Position Summary The Leadership and STAY FLY Programs Manager oversees and manages the Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program in San Mateo. This position focuses on executing programs and grant-mandated deliverables through the implementation of our Theory of Change. This position will manage and cultivate collaborative relationships with school, community, and system stakeholders and partners to achieve program goals and outcomes. This position directly supervises four full-time staff and oversees two programs containing a total of 5 staff. Position Responsibilities
Responsible for day-to-day managing of the Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program and meeting of all program and grant-mandated deliverables, quarterly reports, and outcomes, including managing new and existing program partnerships, and meeting program goals Support Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program growth, including developing and maintaining new referral pipelines and establishing new program sites/workshop locations Oversee planning and logistics for program events (e.g., retreats, prosocial events) Conduct regular site, event, and case management visits providing relevant feedback to staff and effectively connect with and engage youth in FLY’s programs Manage comprehensive budgets for all program needs, ensuring compliance with government and foundation grants and contracts Collaborate with FLY’s County Leadership and Youth Voice Department to ensure youth receive effective leadership coaching and development, and directly facilitate leadership development activities as needed Collaborate with the SMC Law Program to recruit new cohorts of LTP youth and support coordination between the STAY Site Manager and Law Program Site Manager for volunteer recruitment and training purposes Develop, revise, and document policies and procedures for program additions or modifications Program Staff Supervision and Performance Management
Hire, supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of 4 direct reports and 1 indirect report Lead weekly team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct reports to ensure cohesion among team members and provide guidance, oversight, and feedback Develop training plans and trainings for staff in collaboration with the San Mateo County Associate Director and Talent team Conduct annual and 90-day performance reviews and professional development plans in collaboration with direct reports and regularly review work-product to provide staff with appropriate feedback Actively participate and, in some cases, lead efforts for general staff development and training, as needed Provide support and effective crisis management for staff, and youth before, during, and after program time, including helping volunteers support program youth through difficult issues such as teen pregnancy, substance use, re-incarceration, abuse, trauma Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management
Attend and actively participate in school, systems, and community events, meetings, and committees to understand the needs of the community in which the youth live and to participate in opportunities to engage youth in advocacy work that aligns with the county and program’s systems change focus Lead the programs in identifying and partnering with community based organizations or companies for the purpose of resource distribution, community building, and youth-led advocacy work Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community based organizations, and system partners to recruit youth and to ensure access to resources and opportunities for youth to elevate their voice in the community Grant Reporting and Program Audits
Compile relevant data and complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end grant reports for program funding sources Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of all program and grant components Train and support program staff in their roles and responsibilities for audits Compensation & Benefits This position is a full-time exempt role at a rate of $84,026 annually. Our Total Rewards Package also includes the following: Full medical dental, vision, and chiropractic healthcare and retirement contribution match 10+ PTO Days 12 Holiday Days FLY provides 3-4 additional "rejuvenation days off" twice per year in July and December Annual Wellness Funds Annual Professional Development Funds Employee Assistance Program (paid for by FLY) Annual Staff Retreat, Holiday Party, End of Year Celebration, Team Off Sites, and other FLY Events Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs) Hybrid of In-Office and Remote Work (frequency of required in-person work is dependent upon the role) 8 Hours of Civic Engagement Mileage Reimbursement Note: We have adopted a no-negotiation policy. This policy reflects our commitment to equity and ensuring that the offers we make to our candidates reflect competitive and appropriate compensation given the market and the role. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion We embrace a diversity of identities, beliefs, thoughts, and experiences. We are committed to creating an organizational culture of equity and inclusion to better serve our youth and communities. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for an inclusive culture and a staff team that reflects diversity. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women; people of color, people who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities; people with experience in the juvenile justice or criminal justice systems; and people with disabilities to apply. Fresh Lifelines for Youth is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or compliance@flyprogram.org COVID-19 Vaccination At FLY, we are committed to the safety of our employees, clients, and all others who enter our workplace. The COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical history or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices may be approved through FLY’s compliance department. For questions, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or email compliance@flyprogram.org What To Expect
Application with 8-10 questions and an applicant screening question. No Cover Letter Required 2-3 Interviews (for many roles, at least 1 would be in person) Meet with FLY youth Work Product (done in advance of the Final Round Interview) Position Requirements The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice. They will be proficient in performance and project management to deliver effective program implementation and high quality services for youth. They will have a proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire others to action. The candidate will believe in FLY’s vision and mission and will resonate with FLY’s values: accountable, dedicated, respectful, equitable and just, loving, innovative, hopeful, and youth-centered. Core Competencies Skills and behaviors that FLY expects and develops all staff to exhibit across all positions at various levels of proficiency (early stage, intermediate and advanced) Cultural Responsivity: Demonstrates an openness and commitment to equity, justice, and belonging. This includes awareness of bias and privilege, understanding systems of oppression, and valuing diverse perspectives; you take actions to learn and contribute to an environment that creates power-sharing, access, and opportunity within our community. High Quality: Ability to own your work, be accountable, and take initiative to produce high-quality results. Includes setting and achieving standards that demonstrate a high level of care and commitment to our mission, population, colleagues and partners. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and across teams to contribute to FLY’s mission and agency goals. Build on strengths of others. Communication: Ability to convey information effectively with consideration of the situation and audience. Communicate clearly with people of different backgrounds and cultures with self-awareness, empathy, and active listening. Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to problem solving that considers multiple perspectives and identifies creative solutions to address challenges. Adaptability: Ability to adapt and respond to change effectively, with continuous learning and a solutions orientation. FLY’s Leadership Competencies Skills and behaviors that FLY expects and develops all staff in Leadership positions to exhibit across various levels of proficiency Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness and the ability to process one’s own emotions and their impact on others, with empathy. Change Management: Ability to recognize need for change and build commitment toward change within the team. Strategic Decision-making: Facilitate inclusive decision-making and improve organizational impact. Develops & Motivates Others: Coach, mentor, and develop teams with regular feedback and clear roles. External Relationship Builder: Build trusted external partnerships to advance the mission. Project Management: Create and execute project plans with effective delegation and adaptability. Note on Qualifications: In FLY’s quest for an equitable hiring process, candidates are encouraged to apply even if they feel they only meet 75% of the position requirements.
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Position Title:
Leadership and STAY FLY Programs Manager
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Reports To:
San Mateo County Associate Director Community:
San Mateo County Office Location:
Redwood City, CA (up to 50% hybrid role of in-person and remote) Compensation:
$84,026/year, generous benefits package Status:
Full-time, exempt Leadership Program Summary The FLY Leadership Training Program is a ten-month program for youth who are interested and motivated to become changemakers in their communities. Youth are identified based on their needs for support particularly around education, legal advocacy, social support, and safety. Program components include the wilderness retreat, fun events and service learning, and leadership coaching. For more info, visit https://flyprogram.org/our-programs/leadership/. STAY FLY Program The STAY FLY Program builds agency, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy in transitional-age youth while decreasing their likelihood of deeper justice system involvement. STAY FLY serves 50 youth in law-related education workshops and 15 youth in case management each year. Leadership And STAY FLY Programs Manager - Position Summary The Leadership and STAY FLY Programs Manager oversees and manages the Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program in San Mateo. This position focuses on executing programs and grant-mandated deliverables through the implementation of our Theory of Change. This position will manage and cultivate collaborative relationships with school, community, and system stakeholders and partners to achieve program goals and outcomes. This position directly supervises four full-time staff and oversees two programs containing a total of 5 staff. Position Responsibilities
Responsible for day-to-day managing of the Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program and meeting of all program and grant-mandated deliverables, quarterly reports, and outcomes, including managing new and existing program partnerships, and meeting program goals Support Leadership Program and STAY FLY Program growth, including developing and maintaining new referral pipelines and establishing new program sites/workshop locations Oversee planning and logistics for program events (e.g., retreats, prosocial events) Conduct regular site, event, and case management visits providing relevant feedback to staff and effectively connect with and engage youth in FLY’s programs Manage comprehensive budgets for all program needs, ensuring compliance with government and foundation grants and contracts Collaborate with FLY’s County Leadership and Youth Voice Department to ensure youth receive effective leadership coaching and development, and directly facilitate leadership development activities as needed Collaborate with the SMC Law Program to recruit new cohorts of LTP youth and support coordination between the STAY Site Manager and Law Program Site Manager for volunteer recruitment and training purposes Develop, revise, and document policies and procedures for program additions or modifications Program Staff Supervision and Performance Management
Hire, supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of 4 direct reports and 1 indirect report Lead weekly team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct reports to ensure cohesion among team members and provide guidance, oversight, and feedback Develop training plans and trainings for staff in collaboration with the San Mateo County Associate Director and Talent team Conduct annual and 90-day performance reviews and professional development plans in collaboration with direct reports and regularly review work-product to provide staff with appropriate feedback Actively participate and, in some cases, lead efforts for general staff development and training, as needed Provide support and effective crisis management for staff, and youth before, during, and after program time, including helping volunteers support program youth through difficult issues such as teen pregnancy, substance use, re-incarceration, abuse, trauma Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management
Attend and actively participate in school, systems, and community events, meetings, and committees to understand the needs of the community in which the youth live and to participate in opportunities to engage youth in advocacy work that aligns with the county and program’s systems change focus Lead the programs in identifying and partnering with community based organizations or companies for the purpose of resource distribution, community building, and youth-led advocacy work Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community based organizations, and system partners to recruit youth and to ensure access to resources and opportunities for youth to elevate their voice in the community Grant Reporting and Program Audits
Compile relevant data and complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end grant reports for program funding sources Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of all program and grant components Train and support program staff in their roles and responsibilities for audits Compensation & Benefits This position is a full-time exempt role at a rate of $84,026 annually. Our Total Rewards Package also includes the following: Full medical dental, vision, and chiropractic healthcare and retirement contribution match 10+ PTO Days 12 Holiday Days FLY provides 3-4 additional "rejuvenation days off" twice per year in July and December Annual Wellness Funds Annual Professional Development Funds Employee Assistance Program (paid for by FLY) Annual Staff Retreat, Holiday Party, End of Year Celebration, Team Off Sites, and other FLY Events Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs) Hybrid of In-Office and Remote Work (frequency of required in-person work is dependent upon the role) 8 Hours of Civic Engagement Mileage Reimbursement Note: We have adopted a no-negotiation policy. This policy reflects our commitment to equity and ensuring that the offers we make to our candidates reflect competitive and appropriate compensation given the market and the role. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion We embrace a diversity of identities, beliefs, thoughts, and experiences. We are committed to creating an organizational culture of equity and inclusion to better serve our youth and communities. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for an inclusive culture and a staff team that reflects diversity. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women; people of color, people who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities; people with experience in the juvenile justice or criminal justice systems; and people with disabilities to apply. Fresh Lifelines for Youth is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or compliance@flyprogram.org COVID-19 Vaccination At FLY, we are committed to the safety of our employees, clients, and all others who enter our workplace. The COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical history or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices may be approved through FLY’s compliance department. For questions, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or email compliance@flyprogram.org What To Expect
Application with 8-10 questions and an applicant screening question. No Cover Letter Required 2-3 Interviews (for many roles, at least 1 would be in person) Meet with FLY youth Work Product (done in advance of the Final Round Interview) Position Requirements The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice. They will be proficient in performance and project management to deliver effective program implementation and high quality services for youth. They will have a proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire others to action. The candidate will believe in FLY’s vision and mission and will resonate with FLY’s values: accountable, dedicated, respectful, equitable and just, loving, innovative, hopeful, and youth-centered. Core Competencies Skills and behaviors that FLY expects and develops all staff to exhibit across all positions at various levels of proficiency (early stage, intermediate and advanced) Cultural Responsivity: Demonstrates an openness and commitment to equity, justice, and belonging. This includes awareness of bias and privilege, understanding systems of oppression, and valuing diverse perspectives; you take actions to learn and contribute to an environment that creates power-sharing, access, and opportunity within our community. High Quality: Ability to own your work, be accountable, and take initiative to produce high-quality results. Includes setting and achieving standards that demonstrate a high level of care and commitment to our mission, population, colleagues and partners. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and across teams to contribute to FLY’s mission and agency goals. Build on strengths of others. Communication: Ability to convey information effectively with consideration of the situation and audience. Communicate clearly with people of different backgrounds and cultures with self-awareness, empathy, and active listening. Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to problem solving that considers multiple perspectives and identifies creative solutions to address challenges. Adaptability: Ability to adapt and respond to change effectively, with continuous learning and a solutions orientation. FLY’s Leadership Competencies Skills and behaviors that FLY expects and develops all staff in Leadership positions to exhibit across various levels of proficiency Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness and the ability to process one’s own emotions and their impact on others, with empathy. Change Management: Ability to recognize need for change and build commitment toward change within the team. Strategic Decision-making: Facilitate inclusive decision-making and improve organizational impact. Develops & Motivates Others: Coach, mentor, and develop teams with regular feedback and clear roles. External Relationship Builder: Build trusted external partnerships to advance the mission. Project Management: Create and execute project plans with effective delegation and adaptability. Note on Qualifications: In FLY’s quest for an equitable hiring process, candidates are encouraged to apply even if they feel they only meet 75% of the position requirements.
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