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.

Program Manager

Youth RISE Foundation

Expected Commitment: 10–15 hours per week

Location: Remote / Flexible

Reports To: Executive Director of Programs

Department: Programs

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to help coordinate, develop, and strengthen programs serving young people ages 15–25.

This opportunity is designed for someone with some experience in program coordination, nonprofit work, education, youth development, project management, community engagement, or a related field who wants to strengthen their skills while growing alongside a developing organization.

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

The expected commitment is approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility around the individual's schedule.

About the Position

The Program Manager helps turn Youth RISE Foundation's programs from ideas into organized, effective, and engaging experiences for participants.

This position is responsible for supporting program planning, implementation, participant engagement, scheduling, communications, documentation, and evaluation.

The Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director of Programs and other departments to ensure programs are organized, accessible, and aligned with the Foundation's mission.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop practical experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, project coordination, and youth-serving initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Program Planning

• Assist with planning and developing Youth RISE programs.
• Help establish program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop program calendars and implementation plans.
• Coordinate program logistics.
• Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions.

Program Implementation

• Coordinate day-to-day program activities.
• Track program milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure assigned program tasks are completed.
• Coordinate with volunteers, interns, facilitators, and other participants.
• Help ensure programs operate consistently and effectively.

Participant Engagement

• Support participant onboarding and engagement.
• Help communicate program expectations and schedules.
• Respond to routine participant questions.
• Identify engagement barriers and communicate concerns to program leadership.
• Help create a positive and welcoming participant experience.

Program Administration

• Maintain program documentation.
• Track participation and engagement.
• Assist with program records and reporting.
• Organize program materials.
• Maintain calendars, schedules, and project trackers.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work with Social Services when participants need additional support.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs and Communications on program announcements and materials.
• Work with Development on potential program partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations on logistics and organizational resources.
• Collaborate with Learning and Education teams when programs involve educational programming.

Program Evaluation

• Assist with collecting participant feedback.
• Monitor program outcomes and milestones.
• Identify areas for improvement.
• Help prepare program reports.
• Recommend improvements based on participant and organizational feedback.

Growth & Professional Development

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

You may develop experience in:

• Program management
• Project management
• Youth development
• Nonprofit administration
• Program evaluation
• Community engagement
• Leadership
• Event coordination
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder communication
• Team coordination
• Organizational development

As you demonstrate strong performance, initiative, and leadership, you may have opportunities to take ownership of larger programs and projects.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Organized and dependable.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator.
• Detail-oriented.
• Comfortable coordinating people and projects.
• Creative and solutions-oriented.
• Interested in youth development.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Willing to learn.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Interested in developing leadership skills.

You do not need to have managed a large program before.

We're looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

Preferred Experience

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

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Education
• Youth programs
• Project management
• Event planning
• Community engagement
• Student organizations
• Volunteer leadership
• Program coordination
• Healthcare programs
• Social services
• Workforce development
• Higher education
• Administrative work

Students, recent graduates, emerging professionals, and individuals transitioning into nonprofit program management are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment

10–15 hours per week

This position is intentionally structured around a manageable and flexible schedule.

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

Responsibilities and meetings 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:

• Hands-on program management experience
• Project coordination experience
• Youth development experience
• Nonprofit leadership experience
• Program evaluation experience
• Community engagement experience
• Professional networking
• Leadership development
• Opportunities to lead programs and projects
• 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, I want to strengthen my skills, and I want the opportunity to actually help build and manage meaningful programs."

You don't need to know everything.

You need to be willing to learn, organize, communicate, solve problems, 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 you bring, why program development interests you, and what you hope to learn through this opportunity.

Why Join Youth RISE?

Youth RISE Foundation is building programs designed to create meaningful opportunities for young people.

As a Program Manager, you'll have the opportunity to contribute 10–15 hours each week, gain practical program-management experience, develop your leadership skills, and help create programs that directly serve young people and communities.

Build programs. Develop your skills. Grow with Youth RISE.

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