Program Manager

Expected Commitment: 10–15 hours per week

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to help coordinate, develop, and strengthen programs serving young people ages 15–25.

This opportunity is designed for someone with some experience in program coordination, nonprofit work, education, youth development, project management, community engagement, or a related field who wants to strengthen their skills while growing alongside a developing organization.

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

The expected commitment is approximately 10–15 hours per week , with flexibility around the individual's schedule.

The Program Manager helps turn Youth RISE Foundation's programs from ideas into organized, effective, and engaging experiences for participants.

This position is responsible for supporting program planning, implementation, participant engagement, scheduling, communications, documentation, and evaluation .

The Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director of Programs and other departments to ensure programs are organized, accessible, and aligned with the Foundation's mission.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop practical experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, project coordination, and youth-serving initiatives.

Assist with planning and developing Youth RISE programs.

Help establish program goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Develop program calendars and implementation plans.

Coordinate program logistics.

Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions.

Coordinate day-to-day program activities.

Track program milestones and deadlines.

Ensure assigned program tasks are completed.

Coordinate with volunteers, interns, facilitators, and other participants.

Help ensure programs operate consistently and effectively.

Support participant onboarding and engagement.

Help communicate program expectations and schedules.

Respond to routine participant questions.

Identify engagement barriers and communicate concerns to program leadership.

Help create a positive and welcoming participant experience.

Maintain program documentation.

Track participation and engagement.

Assist with program records and reporting.

Organize program materials.

Maintain calendars, schedules, and project trackers.

Work with Social Services when participants need additional support.

Coordinate with Public Affairs and Communications on program announcements and materials.

Work with Development on potential program partnerships and funding opportunities.

Coordinate with Operations on logistics and organizational resources.

Collaborate with Learning and Education teams when programs involve educational programming.

Assist with collecting participant feedback.

Monitor program outcomes and milestones.

Identify areas for improvement.

Help prepare program reports.

Recommend improvements based on participant and organizational feedback.

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

You may develop experience in:

Program management

Project management

Youth development

Nonprofit administration

Program evaluation

Community engagement

Leadership

Event coordination

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Organizational development

As you demonstrate strong performance, initiative, and leadership, you may have opportunities to take ownership of larger programs and projects.

The ideal candidate is:

Organized and dependable.

Comfortable managing multiple priorities.

A strong communicator.

Detail-oriented.

Comfortable coordinating people and projects.

Creative and solutions-oriented.

Interested in youth development.

Comfortable working independently.

Willing to learn.

Able to meet deadlines.

Interested in developing leadership skills.

You do not need to have managed a large program before.

We're looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

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

Relevant backgrounds may include:

Nonprofit organizations

Education

Youth programs

Event planning

Student organizations

Volunteer leadership

Program coordination

Healthcare programs

Social services

Workforce development

Higher education

Administrative work

Students, recent graduates, emerging professionals, and individuals transitioning into nonprofit program management are encouraged to apply.

This position is intentionally structured around a manageable and flexible schedule .

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

Responsibilities and meetings 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:

Hands-on program management experience

Project coordination experience

Youth development experience

Nonprofit leadership experience

Program evaluation experience

Community engagement experience

Professional networking

Leadership development

Opportunities to lead programs and projects

Professional references based on demonstrated performance

A stronger professional portfolio

The ideal candidate may be someone who thinks:

"I have some experience, I want to strengthen my skills, and I want the opportunity to actually help build and manage meaningful programs."

You don't need to know everything.

You need to be willing to learn, organize, communicate, solve problems, and follow through.

Youth RISE Foundation is building programs designed to create meaningful opportunities for young people.

As a Program Manager, you'll have the opportunity to contribute 10–15 hours each week , gain practical program-management experience, develop your leadership skills, and help create programs that directly serve young people and communities.

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.