Lead Child/Youth Program Coordinator

About the Role

Lead Child/Youth Program Coordinator supporting youth instructional programs for the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Army National Guard (ARNG) Child and Youth Services (CYS) across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia. The ARNG CYS provides academic enrichment, educational programming, initiatives, and outreach to ARNG parents and school-aged youth.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the primary point of contact and youth subject matter expert within the state for planning and delivering educational youth programs relevant to Army National Guard military youth and families.
• Collaborate with the State Family Programs Director (SFPD) and the Program Management Team to ensure youth services meet the needs of the military population and align with national performance metrics.
• Plan and deliver educational youth curriculum and events, design marketing materials and publications, complete program-specific reports, and convey information in both verbal and written formats.
• Plan and operate large- and small-scale group learning events, including workshops, camps, and academic-focused activities.
• Analyze program data from multiple sources.
• Recruit, train, and manage a state-level volunteer team, and build local and state-level partnerships with youth service programs and organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or a combination of two years of college and direct youth programming experience.
• Experience in youth programming and development.
• Ability to work onsite in Concord, NH.
• Availability outside of traditional work hours (after school, evenings, weekends, and overnights) as required by location; ability to flex time for weeks exceeding 40 hours.
• Completion of a 2-week paid training course at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin, within 6-12 months of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to create instructional and presentation materials.
• Significant experience working with youths of all ages, awareness of youth development needs, and experience developing and implementing youth curriculum preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within the state and nationally, including some evenings and weekends.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the military and military community.

Pay

Estimated annual salary: USD $62,000.00 – $66,000.00.