Job Summary:

The Program & Data Specialist is a full-time, exempt position that will collaborate and lead portions of CfY’s unique one on one mentoring and community building program. This position will lead a significant portion of the mentor side of our programming, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, on-going training and mentor appreciation, as well as other program activities including Camp Launch (weekend fall retreat), whole Community Workshops, etc. This position is a core member and leader in the organization and will be a key part of strategic plan implementation and program growth and development.

Essential Functions:

Program Management

• Manage mentor side of program implementation, ensuring programming aligns with organizational objectives and strategic goals
• Manage and facilitate Mentor Workshop curriculum development and planning to ensure programming meets standards for relevance, quality, and consistency and aligns with organizational strategic goals
• Stay up to date on mentoring best practices, mentoring innovations, and minimum standards
• Create and execute comprehensive implementation plans with deadlines, milestones, processes, and risk mitigation protocols
• Ensure mentor applications are complete in order to update the program database
• Ensure orientation and ongoing mentor training and support is provided
• Provide ongoing match support to a caseload of mentors, students and caregivers
• Manage mentor & student enrollment and onboarding processes from application to match process
• Collaborate with leadership to support the strategic development of mentoring programs
• Support and collaborate in planning of key program events 
• Support other Program Team members in the successful completion of all program projects, including recruitment & onboarding, Match Support, and workshop planning / facilitation

Data Management, Analysis and Grant Reporting

• Monitor service delivery for consistency, compliance, engagement, and relevance
• Manage and ensure all program metrics and deliverables are tracked and implemented
• Develop evaluation strategies to monitor and improve program performance
• Manage and maintain overall compliance with policies and procedures
• Implement data collection and reporting plan to monitor and analyze program quality and performance
• Provide detailed program reports to leadership and executive team
• Collaborate closely with the grant writer to ensure accurate and timely completion of all grant reports

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required, MSW strongly preferred
• A minimum three years related experience
• Experience giving presentations in a professional setting
• Knowledge of and experience working with youth impacted by poverty and racism
• Knowledge of Seattle Public Schools a plus
• Skills in multiple languages a plus

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Proficient in project/program management, organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting
• Strong problem-solving, adaptability, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficient in Office and GSuite applications
• Ability to connect with and lead a diverse group of people
• Passion for and commitment to race and social justice, critical mentoring, and student leadership
• Effective at working on a small, fast-paced and collaborative team

Work Schedule and Compensation: 

This is a 40 hour per week position and will be paid twice a month. Daily office hours are between the hours 9:00 and 5:00, though some evening and weekend work will be required, in which case flex time will be awarded. Hybrid work environment with an emphasis on in-person service delivery.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits through Kaiser Permanente
• Matching 401(K) Retirement
• Sick and vacation time (18 days)
• Paid Holiday Leave (9 holidays Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Community for Youth provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

To Apply:

Apply via LinkedIn AND email your cover letter and resume directly to info@communityforyouth.org with “Program & Data Specialist” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is June 17, 2024.