Executive Director of Social Services

Expected Commitment: 10–15 hours per week

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking an individual who wants to contribute meaningful work while growing alongside a developing nonprofit organization .

This opportunity is intentionally structured around a manageable 10–15 hour weekly commitment . We recognize that candidates may also be students, working professionals, caregivers, or involved in other organizations and responsibilities.

The position is currently unpaid and does not guarantee compensation or future employment.

We are looking for someone who wants to strengthen their professional skills, gain meaningful leadership experience, contribute to youth-centered services, and grow alongside Youth RISE Foundation.

Youth RISE Foundation is a youth-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people ages 15–25 through mentorship, leadership development, educational support, career exploration, community engagement, and service.

The Social Services Department plays an important role in ensuring that young people have access to appropriate support, resources, referrals, and opportunities that promote stability, personal development, and long-term success.

The Executive Director of Social Services provides leadership and strategic direction for Youth RISE Foundation's social-service functions.

This individual will help develop and strengthen systems that connect young people with appropriate resources, community services, supportive programs, and referral networks.

The position is designed for someone with some experience in social services, human services, community programs, youth development, case management, behavioral health, education, or a related field who wants to strengthen their leadership and organizational skills.

You do not need extensive executive experience.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, dependable, professional, and willing to learn.

Support the development of the Social Services Department.

Help establish effective systems for delivering youth-centered support.

Develop departmental procedures and service standards.

Coordinate social-service initiatives and projects.

Help ensure services are delivered consistently and appropriately.

Identify gaps in available resources and recommend improvements.

Help identify resources available to youth and young adults.

Develop referral networks with community organizations.

Coordinate connections to appropriate social-service resources.

Support resource navigation initiatives.

Help identify barriers affecting youth access to services.

Promote person-centered and youth-centered approaches.

Develop relationships with community-based organizations.

Identify organizations providing complementary services.

Research referral and collaboration opportunities.

Support partnerships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community programs.

Maintain awareness of available community resources.

Assist in developing social-service programs and initiatives.

Evaluate potential new services.

Help establish program goals and outcomes.

Participate in program planning and implementation.

Identify opportunities to improve service accessibility and effectiveness.

Establish organizational workflows for social-service initiatives.

Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting processes.

Monitor departmental projects and deadlines.

Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.

Collaborate with other departments when social-service needs overlap with education, programs, public affairs, development, or operations.

Participate in appropriate executive leadership meetings.

Provide updates regarding Social Services initiatives.

Present recommendations to executive leadership.

Collaborate with other executive directors.

Assist the President & CEO with social-service strategy and organizational priorities.

Take ownership of designated departmental initiatives.

This position is designed for someone who wants to grow alongside the organization .

You may develop experience in:

Social-service administration

Youth development

Community resource coordination

Program development

Nonprofit leadership

Partnership development

Case-management systems

Community engagement

Program evaluation

Strategic planning

Project management

Executive communication

Organizational development

As your experience and confidence develop, opportunities may arise to assume greater responsibility within the department.

The ideal candidate is:

Compassionate and service-oriented.

Organized and dependable.

A strong communicator.

Comfortable working with diverse communities.

Interested in youth and community development.

Willing to learn and receive feedback.

Comfortable conducting research.

Able to work independently.

Able to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Comfortable collaborating with organizational leadership.

Interested in developing leadership skills.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution while developing professionally.

Some relevant experience is preferred, but extensive executive experience is not required .

Relevant experience may include:

Social services

Human services

Youth programs

Case management

Community outreach

Behavioral health

Education

Healthcare

Public health

Nonprofit organizations

Community organizing

Program coordination

Volunteer leadership

Student organizations

Counseling or social-service support environments

Relevant education may include social work, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, education, healthcare, nonprofit management, or related disciplines.

The position is intentionally structured around a manageable and flexible 10–15 hour weekly commitment .

The role does not require a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

Meetings, projects, and responsibilities can be coordinated around reasonable availability and organizational priorities.

This position is currently unpaid and does not guarantee salary, wages, benefits, or future employment.

If Youth RISE Foundation develops the financial capacity to provide compensation for this or similar work in the future, any compensation would be subject to organizational approval, applicable law, and an appropriate written agreement.

Approved expense reimbursement or other permitted support may be available in accordance with Foundation policies.

Through this opportunity, you may gain:

Social-service leadership experience

Youth development experience

Nonprofit management experience

Program development experience

Community partnership experience

Resource-navigation experience

Executive leadership exposure

Professional networking

Project leadership experience

Opportunities to work directly with executive leadership

Professional references based on demonstrated performance

A stronger professional portfolio

The ideal candidate may be someone who thinks:

"I have some experience working with people or communities, I want to strengthen my skills, and I want to help build meaningful services for young people."

You do not need to know everything.

You need to be willing to learn, listen, contribute, communicate, and follow through.

Youth RISE Foundation is building a social-services infrastructure designed around the needs of young people.

This opportunity allows you to contribute 10–15 hours each week , gain practical leadership experience, strengthen your professional skills, build community relationships, and help develop services that can make a meaningful difference.

If you are looking for a traditional paid executive position, this opportunity is not that.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, serve, and grow alongside a developing organization , we encourage you to apply.

Resources • Inspiration • Service • Empowerment

Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.