State Program Manager – Tennessee & Alabama

About the Role

The VERB Kind is a nonprofit organization serving justice-involved and at-risk youth through mentoring, social-emotional learning, sports-based programming, STEM enrichment, and reentry support. Our mission is to provide consistent, relationship-based mentoring that helps young people build resilience, confidence, and brighter futures. We're seeking an experienced State Program Manager to oversee our mentoring programs across Knoxville, Nashville, and Tuscaloosa. This position is funded through a U.S. Department of Justice grant and offers the opportunity to build partnerships, support volunteers, and lead high-impact programming serving approximately 150 youth annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage mentoring operations across three program sites in Tennessee and Alabama.
• Support and develop volunteer mentors and site leaders.
• Build partnerships with schools, universities, community organizations, businesses, athletic organizations, and faith communities.
• Coordinate weekly mentoring sessions, STEM activities, sports-based social-emotional learning, career days, and special events.
• Maintain relationships with juvenile justice facilities and community partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, assessments, and grant compliance.
• Track program outcomes and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three or more years of experience in youth development, mentoring, education, nonprofit management, juvenile justice, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs or managing multiple locations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain clearance to work within secure juvenile justice facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within juvenile justice or residential treatment settings.
• Volunteer management experience.
• Experience launching or growing community-based programs.
• Existing relationships within Tennessee or Alabama youth-serving organizations.

Travel

This is a home-office-based position requiring frequent travel throughout Tennessee and Alabama, including occasional overnight stays. Regular in-person presence at program sites is an essential part of the role.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to build something that changes lives. You'll help create consistent mentoring experiences for young people who need trusted adults, positive role models, and meaningful opportunities. You'll work alongside a passionate team dedicated to strengthening communities through relationships, accountability, and hope.