Program Manager

About

The Program Manager will lead and scale youth and young adult workforce development programs, providing technical assistance, training, and capacity building support to youth-serving organizations across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale youth and young adult workforce development programs and provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building support to youth-serving organizations across Texas
• Manage TNOYS' apprenticeship programming and curricula development, including developing work-based learning programs compliant with state and federal standards
• Conduct research on workforce development models, youth homelessness prevention, and needs of youth-serving providers and young adults
• Manage execution of TNOYS training events such as conferences, webinars, and in-person meetings, including planning, promotion, and logistics

Requirements

• This position requires a strong understanding of workforce development, youth homelessness prevention, and the needs of youth-serving providers and young adults
• Experience in program management, technical assistance, and capacity building with youth-serving organizations
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct research and analyze data to inform program development and implementation
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to plan and execute large-scale training events
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to collaboration and partnership-building

Nice to Have

• Experience with apprenticeship programming and work-based learning models
• Familiarity with state and federal workforce development standards and regulations
• Strong knowledge of Texas-specific workforce development initiatives and policies

Benefits

• This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and education assistance
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a team of dedicated professionals committed to improving outcomes for youth and young adults in Texas

This role creates positive change by strengthening youth-serving systems across Texas, developing workforce programs that help resilient youth overcome challenges, and ensuring youth voices are centered in policies and programs that affect them.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred in social work, education, public policy, public health, or related field)
• Minimum 3 years of program and project management experience
• Ability to build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders across public, private, and plural sectors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and time management
• Comfortable in fast-paced startup atmosphere and remote work environment

Competitive annual salary of $50,000 - $64,000 depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage and generous vacation.

TNOYS works to strengthen services and support for Texas youth and families to help them overcome challenges and achieve healthy development, centering youth voices in policies and programs that affect them through a network of members across the state.