Youth Leadership Institute (yli) brings together young people and their adult allies to create positive community change that promotes social justice and racial equity. With community-based programs based in Fresno, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Merced, Long Beach and the Eastern Coachella Valley, yli engages young people of color, low-income youth, and other impacted youth as advocates of social change.

yli CORE VALUES

• Inclusion: Young people are profoundly impacted by policies affecting their communities. yli brings youth to the table and works to institutionalize youth voice in the decision-making process.
• Innovation: Youth can often see a way forward where adults cannot. yli encourages youth to identify and implement their own solutions to the issues their communities face.
• Social Justice: Throughout history, young people have ignited and led social justice movements to create a better world for everyone. yli helps them to focus their attention on the root causes of injustice, and sharpen the skills they need to tackle them.
• Community: Nobody can do it alone! Through relationship and coalition-building, yli feeds the connective tissue within our communities to power our movements with the brilliance, resourcefulness, and wisdom of our partners.

We are looking for a Program Manager (PM) in Long Beach! The PM enables yli to develop staff to support youth change agents, and work with partner agencies to move an equity agenda in the Long Beach community. These efforts are designed to create opportunities for young people to serve as community advocates, leaders, and decision-makers in efforts to advance policy and community change.

The PMwill recruit, hire, and manage staff, typically consisting of Program Coordinators, Program Assistants, and/or Interns. They are also responsible for the management of the office’s partnerships and contracts, fund development and leveraging new opportunities, resource management and budgeting, recruitment and high-quality relationships with young people, and management and oversight of campaign development and implementation.

If you’re a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply! Send us your resume and cover letter on our website: https://yli.bamboohr.com/careers/53?source=aWQ9MTg=.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the field of youth development, and/or a B.A. degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience supervising staff, youth, and interns leading campaigns
• Experience facilitating, organizing, and training youth and adults
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice through previous work experience
• Significant experience in project management
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Experience organizing to win improvements in the lives of youth and/or adults in LA County
• Clean driving record and access to an insured personal vehicle to transport youth

This position requires work in the community or Long Beach office 4 days per week, with the option to work remotely on the 5th day.

This is a full-time exempt position with a starting rate of $70,460. Compensation includes yli’s generous benefits package:

• Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (free options available for all staff, and yli pays 50% of dependent premiums)
• Paid time off (~50 days per year with Wellness Leave, Vacation/PTO, holidays, breaks, and your birthday holiday combined)
• $500/year for mental health or lifestyle spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Health, commuter, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service

To view the full job description and apply, visit our website: https://yli.bamboohr.com/careers/53?source=aWQ9MTg=.

Inclusion sits at the center of yli’s programs. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. People of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Youth Alumni who have participated and completed programs at yli are strongly encouraged to apply. yli is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, ancestry, age, medical condition, ability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status and/or any other protected basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,460.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person