Program Manager - Middle School

About YEMBA YEMBA is a nonprofit organization that empowers middle and high school youth through innovative mentorship programs that blend social-emotional learning, leadership development, and recreational engagement. Our programs are grounded in trauma-informed practices, positive youth development, and a deep commitment to serving the whole child—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Position Overview The Program Manager (PM) is a key leadership role responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of youth development programming across our school and community sites. This includes curriculum design & facilitation, mentor supervision, school partnership engagement, and data tracking. The ideal candidate is positive, proactive, collaborative, and experienced in supporting neurodivergent middle school students within trauma-informed, inclusive learning environments. Key Responsibilities Program Design & Implementation Design, facilitate and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum, preferably from a movement/play based lens Support youth with executive functioning, social-emotional, and leadership development Apply best practices in trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, and culturally responsive teaching Provide Tier I interventions support as needed Serve as a liaison with school staff, including student success coaches and teachers Staff Supervision & Development Supervise and support Mentors, Junior Mentors, and interns Provide ongoing coaching, check-ins, and training to support staff growth Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations Family & Community Engagement Serve as the primary contact for families and support family involvement Build strong relationships with caregivers and community partners Represent YEMBA at school and community outreach events Student participant recruitment via tabling events, community & in school outreach and presenting to student/admin Program Management & Quality Improvement Track attendance, outcomes, and other key data for continuous improvement Support program evaluation and quality assessment efforts Assist with inventory, budget tracking, and reporting as needed Organizational Leadership Participate in team meetings, trainings, and fundraising events Contribute to strategic goals through mentorship, innovation, and collaboration Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in positive youth development and/or youth facing social services Strong knowledge of middle school development Skilled in trauma-informed care, lesson planning, facilitation, classroom management, and youth engagement Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills Comfortable working flexible hours, including some rare evenings and weekends Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace What We’re Looking For A proactive, organized leader who thrives in dynamic environments A collaborative team player with a passion for mentoring and youth empowerment A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing learning and equity A joyful, anti-racist and anti-oppression advocate with experience working with a variety of young people, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, neurodivergent and low-income youth