Description

Do you have experience working with youth, specifically blind or low vision individuals?

Do you have 5-7 years of experience as a leading programs?

We are currently in search of a Youth Program Director for a specialized disability nonprofit. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Chicago, IL. This is a permanent assignment.

ORGANIZATION: Specialized Disability Nonprofit

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

POSITION TITLE: Youth Program Director

DURATION: Full Time

SALARY: $80,000-83,500/year

Is This Your Dream Job?

This nonprofit organization provides services to blind and visually impaired adults and adolescents in the Chicagoland area. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Youth Program Director will create and oversee a variety of innovative programs and initiatives designed to help blind and low-vision youth achieve greater independence, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

Bachelor’s degree, related Master’s Degree a plus
5-7 years of experience in nonprofit program direction
5-7 years of experience working with youth ages 12-17
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Experience working with blind and low-vision youth preferred
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Desire to work in a team environment where collaboration is essential
Ability to work on occasional Saturdays and evenings
 

How You Will Spend Your Day:

      Maintain and enrich existing youth programs

      Build new and exciting programs to attract more youth and their families

      Launch a leadership training program with a capstone project

      Broaden youth offerings with initiatives such as a Chess Club, Debate Team, and others 

      Consistently monitor the quality of all programs 

      Create and manage program budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility

      Evaluate the effectiveness of each program and make necessary adjustments

      Build relationships with participants, their families, community leaders, and funders

      Develop and sustain community partnerships to enhance programming

      Recruit and manage temporary youth staff and youth volunteers 

      Utilize benchmarking, conduct research, and employ outreach to recruit new participants and youth volunteers 

      Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants

      Ensure compliance and current best practices with all applicable state and federal laws related to working with youth 

      Establish and implement safeguarding practices and procedures to prevent abuse and mistreatment of youth     

      Employ annual outside professional youth compliance and protection training for all staff and volunteers 

      Develop a Policies and Procedures Manual for Youth Programming                                

      Provide a monthly dashboard highlighting metrics   

      Provide narratives and required data for grant proposals

      Provide administrative support to the Board Scholarship Committee

We’d Love to Hear From You!

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

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