Lightner Y Achievers Program Director | YMCA of the Triangle

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of theChief Partnership and Impact Officer, with support from the Vice President of Practice and Belonging, the Lightner Y Achievers Program Director will lead, manage, and expand year-round youth development programs, including Lightner Y Achievers, Young Men Thriving, Girls Empowerment, and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate will collect data about the teens and programs to communicate impact, support committees and Improvement and Quality work across the Association, collaborate with YMCA branches, schools, community organizations, corporate partners, adult mentors, volunteers, and teens to deliver innovative, impactful programming that empowers young people of color, strengthens leadership pathways, and bridges opportunity gaps.

This role engages YMCA branch teen directors, local schools, community partners, and alumni to deliver culturally responsive, high-quality programming for teens and young adults.

Theyare responsible formanaging these functionsin accordance withthe stated mission, goals, and policiesestablishedby the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

This full-time position requires year-round program leadership and occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work.

The ideal candidate will bring passion, creativity, strategic thinking, and experience in youth development, diversity and inclusion, event planning, and program management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Program Leadership & Strategy Expand and innovate year-round Lightner Y Achievers programming, including Saturday Summits, LYA Clubs, Young Men Thriving, Girls Empowerment, alumni engagement, the yearly college tour, and other related programming.Establish vision and strategy to grow programming, strengthen participant outcomes, and expand pathways for leadership, academic, career, and community engagement.Monitor program outcomes through data analysis and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement.Work with staff and volunteers to deliver a teen-run program of excellence.Recruit, train, and superviseprogramstaff and volunteers.Provide leadership support for retreats, summits, tours, and youth development events.Oversee program budgets, reports, compliance, and operational requirements.Develop andmaintainan annual program calendar.Participate in budget planning processes.

Community Engagement, Partnerships & Advocacy Develop strategic partnerships and program pathways that bridge opportunity gaps for young people of color.Build andmaintainrelationships with colleges, universities, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, schools, community organizations, and corporate partners.Collaborate with YMCA branch teen directors, internal stakeholders, and community partners to strengthen program participation and impact.Engage governing committees, board members, and community stakeholders to support program visibility, advocacy, and growth.Advocate for inclusion and racial equity through collaboratio...