Youth Service Manager

The DREAM Program, Inc.

. Build and sustain high-quality, community-based relationships through close management of 4–5 assigned program sites .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWinooski • Vermont • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $54,553 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing youth development programs, fostering community relationships, and supporting volunteers and staff. Proficient in program management, communication, and collaboration to enhance the effectiveness of community-based initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Youth Development ExperienceVolunteer ManagementProgram ManagementPositive Team CommunicationAmeriCorps Grant Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Database ExperienceAccounting Software ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle's GSuite Proficiency

Soft Skills

CreativityEnergyEntrepreneurial SpiritTime ManagementTeam Communication

Industry Keywords

Community PartnershipsMentoring Program RequirementsYouth EngagementSummer Learning Loss

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and sustain high-quality, community-based relationships through close management of 4–5 assigned program sites
Build relationships with every volunteer mentor, youth, and caregiver
Support overall management and functioning of assigned sites
Attend to youth, families, and partners’ needs related to DREAM
Ensure every volunteer mentor and AmeriCorps member is prepared, trained, and intentionally supported
Establish and support year-round programs at program sites
Operate programs and activities in fidelity to DREAM’s models while striving for excellence and expanding offerings
Support seasonal transitions between school-year and summer programming
Create and deliver daily summer activities that combat summer learning loss and engage youth
Lead school-year out-of-school-time activities and mentoring relationships
Collaborate closely with regional managers and directors in person and virtually
Communicate regularly and professionally with mentors, parents, and community partners
Report to DREAM’s Board of Directors, build community partnerships, and connect youth and families with local resources
Participate in the Employee & Member Support team and help drive strategy and execution of initiatives
Attend and lead regular multi-day retreats

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience managing a group of employees, service members and/or volunteers
Demonstrated practice or education serving and supervising individuals with a variety of lived experiences respectfully and with awareness of how those experiences impact individuals and communities
2+ years of experience in organizations focused on youth development
Demonstrated skills in positive team communication
Experience maintaining an organizational property, office, and/or program space
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office apps, Google's GSuite, and email communication
Database experience
Accounting software experience
Familiarity with AmeriCorps grant requirements and mentoring program requirements expressed by CNCS and state and local regulations
Ability to manage time and set priorities while considering staff, the organization, and self
Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit
Contagious energy for DREAM’s work
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons
Full-time salaried, overtime-exempt commitment averaging 35–45 hours per week
Regular evening and occasional weekend availability
Required participation and leadership at regular multi-day retreats, typically one each quarter
Ability to travel locally during work hours, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel
Ability to stand, walk, bend, communicate, hear, use vision abilities, and occasionally lift or move items over 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance for the employee paid at 100% of cost the plan
Five weeks (25 work days) paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal days
Eight paid holidays, including a winter break from December 24-January 1 and a November break
Free access to Employee Assistance Program and its corresponding benefits
Free access to Amazon Prime buying and streaming services
Paid membership in position-specific professional organization
Access to professional development opportunities
DREAM gear/uniforms
Access to 3% employer match retirement plan
Expanded health benefits (dental and vision) with employee contribution