Youth Development Manager - Monterey Bay Aquarium

At a glance

Make waves at Monterey Bay Aquarium as the Youth Development Manager, where you’ll nurture emerging educators and inspire youth from all backgrounds to discover their power in protecting our planet. From outdoor whale-watching adventures to community-rooted learning, your leadership will amplify belonging, confidence, and connection to the ocean. With relocation support, professional growth, and a wellness-focused culture, this is where purpose meets wonder. If you’re ready to shape lives through conservation and connection, your next big adventure starts here.

Description: What you'll be doing

Change a life. Change the future! Another Source’s client, Monterey Bay Aquarium, is recruiting a Youth Development Manager to join their growing team in Monterey Bay, CA.    

Why Join Us?   

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we believe in the power of young people to lead the way in ocean conservation. As our next Youth Development Manager, you’ll oversee some of the Aquarium’s most impactful and community-rooted experiences: Ocean Learning Adventures (OLAS) and Teen Conservation Leaders (TCL). 

These aren’t just programs—they’re pathways to belonging, leadership, and transformation. OLAS connects teens from local coastal communities of color to ocean exploration and conservation through immersive outdoor adventures, while TCL empowers youth to grow as interpreters, educators, and environmental leaders within the Aquarium. Your work will be at the heart of creating safe, bilingual, and culturally responsive spaces where teens develop confidence, build relationships, and discover their power to shape the world. 

As a strategic leader and mentor, you’ll guide program design, staff development, and community engagement. You'll also be able to publish your work, represent the Aquarium nationally, and help drive a vision that makes conservation accessible, inclusive, and empowering for all. 

This is more than a management role—it’s a chance to build a future where all youth see themselves as scientists, leaders, and protectors of our blue planet. 

Relocation Assistance is offered for this role.  

Salary: $75,400-$95,000 depending on alignment of experience and internal equity 

Work Schedule: On-site Tuesday – Friday with some hybrid flexibility on Mondays 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Serve as a true middle manager, supporting and advocating for a team of early-career Education Specialists in full-time, entry-level roles—helping them thrive and grow in their careers 

• Mentor and lead seasonal and year-round program staff who bring OLAS and TCL to life 

• Cultivate teen-focused programs grounded in wellness, team-building, and culturally relevant learning 

• Partner with community organizations and cross-functional Aquarium teams, from guest experience to animal care 

• Elevate staff and participant voices in program development and internal conversations 

• Model transparency, trust, and collaborative leadership—especially during a time of exciting change and growth 

Required Experience:  

• Has 5–7 years of team leadership or management experience 

• Deep commitment to DEIA and has lived or professional experience with bicultural youth engagement 

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred) and bicultural awareness 

• Holds or is willing to obtain First Aid/CPR and clean driving credentials 

Preferred Skills:  

• Informal teaching, youth counseling, or community programs experience 

• Water safety or outdoor experience 

Here’s What Makes the Role Especially Exciting:  

• You’ll lead programs where students kayak, snorkel, and hike while learning marine science 

• You'll mentor teens as they guide guests through exhibits, teach conservation, and inspire action 

• You’ll work in one of the most stunning environments on the planet—with dolphin sightings at staff meetings and a view that never gets old 

• You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and professional growth 

• Your work will ignite passion and open doors for youth from underserved communities 

This is more than a job — it’s a mission. At Monterey Bay Aquarium, you'll have the opportunity to do work that matters alongside people who share your passion for education, conservation, and equity. Whether you’re helping a Education Programs teammate put on a stellar program, providing insight on curricula, or engaging with local coastal communities of color, no two days are the same at Monterey Bay Aquarium!  https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/  

Why a Career with Monterey Bay Aquarium is for You:  

Benefits:   

A real “wow” about this role is that you’ll be able to kayak with students, conduct on-site fieldwork and professional development, and work at one of the most iconic marine institutions in the country.  

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:  

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  

• Floating holidays, vacation, and sick time  

• A 403(b) retirement plan  

• Flexible work options  

• A wellness program  

• Learning and development opportunities  

• Discounts at our cafe — which serves local, sustainable, and organic foods  

• Support for alternative transportation    

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:   

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission.  We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.  

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.  

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Salary : $75,400 - $95,000