Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.

Executive Director of Social Services

Youth RISE Foundation

Expected Commitment: 10–15 hours per week

Location: Remote / Flexible

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Department: Social Services

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking an individual who wants to contribute meaningful work while growing alongside a developing nonprofit organization.

This opportunity is intentionally structured around a manageable 10–15 hour weekly commitment. We recognize that candidates may also be students, working professionals, caregivers, or involved in other organizations and responsibilities.

The position is currently unpaid and does not guarantee compensation or future employment.

We are looking for someone who wants to strengthen their professional skills, gain meaningful leadership experience, contribute to youth-centered services, and grow alongside Youth RISE Foundation.

About Youth RISE Foundation

Youth RISE Foundation is a youth-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people ages 15–25 through mentorship, leadership development, educational support, career exploration, community engagement, and service.

The Social Services Department plays an important role in ensuring that young people have access to appropriate support, resources, referrals, and opportunities that promote stability, personal development, and long-term success.

About the Position

The Executive Director of Social Services provides leadership and strategic direction for Youth RISE Foundation's social-service functions.

This individual will help develop and strengthen systems that connect young people with appropriate resources, community services, supportive programs, and referral networks.

The position is designed for someone with some experience in social services, human services, community programs, youth development, case management, behavioral health, education, or a related field who wants to strengthen their leadership and organizational skills.

You do not need extensive executive experience.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, dependable, professional, and willing to learn.

Core Responsibilities

Social Services Leadership

• Support the development of the Social Services Department.
• Help establish effective systems for delivering youth-centered support.
• Develop departmental procedures and service standards.
• Coordinate social-service initiatives and projects.
• Help ensure services are delivered consistently and appropriately.
• Identify gaps in available resources and recommend improvements.

Youth Support & Resource Coordination

• Help identify resources available to youth and young adults.
• Develop referral networks with community organizations.
• Coordinate connections to appropriate social-service resources.
• Support resource navigation initiatives.
• Help identify barriers affecting youth access to services.
• Promote person-centered and youth-centered approaches.

Community Partnerships

• Develop relationships with community-based organizations.
• Identify organizations providing complementary services.
• Research referral and collaboration opportunities.
• Support partnerships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community programs.
• Maintain awareness of available community resources.

Program Development

• Assist in developing social-service programs and initiatives.
• Evaluate potential new services.
• Help establish program goals and outcomes.
• Participate in program planning and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve service accessibility and effectiveness.

Department Operations

• Establish organizational workflows for social-service initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting processes.
• Monitor departmental projects and deadlines.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments when social-service needs overlap with education, programs, public affairs, development, or operations.

Executive Leadership

• Participate in appropriate executive leadership meetings.
• Provide updates regarding Social Services initiatives.
• Present recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with other executive directors.
• Assist the President & CEO with social-service strategy and organizational priorities.
• Take ownership of designated departmental initiatives.

Professional Development

This position is designed for someone who wants to grow alongside the organization.

You may develop experience in:

• Social-service administration
• Youth development
• Community resource coordination
• Program development
• Nonprofit leadership
• Partnership development
• Case-management systems
• Community engagement
• Program evaluation
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Executive communication
• Organizational development

As your experience and confidence develop, opportunities may arise to assume greater responsibility within the department.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate and service-oriented.
• Organized and dependable.
• A strong communicator.
• Comfortable working with diverse communities.
• Interested in youth and community development.
• Willing to learn and receive feedback.
• Comfortable conducting research.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Comfortable collaborating with organizational leadership.
• Interested in developing leadership skills.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution while developing professionally.

Preferred Experience

Some relevant experience is preferred, but extensive executive experience is not required.

Relevant experience may include:

• Social services
• Human services
• Youth programs
• Case management
• Community outreach
• Behavioral health
• Education
• Healthcare
• Public health
• Nonprofit organizations
• Community organizing
• Program coordination
• Volunteer leadership
• Student organizations
• Counseling or social-service support environments

Relevant education may include social work, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, education, healthcare, nonprofit management, or related disciplines.

Time Commitment

10–15 hours per week

The position is intentionally structured around a manageable and flexible 10–15 hour weekly commitment.

The role does not require a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

Meetings, projects, and responsibilities can be coordinated around reasonable availability and organizational priorities.

Compensation

Currently Unpaid

This position is currently unpaid and does not guarantee salary, wages, benefits, or future employment.

If Youth RISE Foundation develops the financial capacity to provide compensation for this or similar work in the future, any compensation would be subject to organizational approval, applicable law, and an appropriate written agreement.

Approved expense reimbursement or other permitted support may be available in accordance with Foundation policies.

What You Can Gain

Through this opportunity, you may gain:

• Social-service leadership experience
• Youth development experience
• Nonprofit management experience
• Program development experience
• Community partnership experience
• Resource-navigation experience
• Executive leadership exposure
• Professional networking
• Project leadership experience
• Opportunities to work directly with executive leadership
• Professional references based on demonstrated performance
• A stronger professional portfolio

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate may be someone who thinks:

"I have some experience working with people or communities, I want to strengthen my skills, and I want to help build meaningful services for young people."

You do not need to know everything.

You need to be willing to learn, listen, contribute, communicate, and follow through.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Resume or professional profile
2. Brief statement of interest
3. Relevant experience or skills
4. Approximate weekly availability

A lengthy cover letter is not required.

We want to understand who you are, what experience you bring, why social services interests you, and what you hope to develop through the opportunity.

Why Join Youth RISE?

Youth RISE Foundation is building a social-services infrastructure designed around the needs of young people.

This opportunity allows you to contribute 10–15 hours each week, gain practical leadership experience, strengthen your professional skills, build community relationships, and help develop services that can make a meaningful difference.

If you are looking for a traditional paid executive position, this opportunity is not that.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, serve, and grow alongside a developing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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