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The Director of Programs provides strategic and hands-on leadership across EPIC Youth's programs, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and impactful services. This role strengthens program models, supports staff development, and drives continuous improvement in alignment with EPIC Youth's mission of mentorship, leadership development, trauma-informed practice, and measurable youth outcomes.

Pay range: $65k - $73k; depending on experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities of the position include:  

• Lead the design, refinement, and implementation of EPIC Youth programs to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Ensure all programs integrate mentorship, leadership development, and skill-building as core strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including curriculum fidelity, facilitation standards, and participant engagement.
• Ensure programs reflect best practices in PBIS, social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-informed care, and positive youth development.
• Support the development of staff facilitation skills, including group management, public speaking, youth engagement, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Model high-quality facilitation and mentorship through direct engagement as needed.
• Supervise Program Managers and support their growth as leaders, facilitators, and mentors.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance oversight to ensure staff meet EPIC Youth's expectations for professionalism, relationship-building, and youth impact.
• Identify training needs and support ongoing staff development in mentorship, behavior support, and leadership instruction.
• Ensure mentorship is embedded across all EPIC Youth programs, with clear expectations for relationship-based engagement and youth accountability.
• Oversee systems for tracking youth goal progression, behavior growth, leadership development, and skill acquisition.
• Support staff in addressing complex youth needs through trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.
• Oversee program evaluation, data collection, and outcome reporting to support accountability and continuous quality improvement.
• Use data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting across programs.
• Support program leaders in cultivating strong relationships with families, schools, community partners, and referral sources.
• Ensure programs are responsive to community needs and connected to relevant community resources.
• Represent EPIC Youth professionally in meetings, trainings, and collaborative efforts as needed.

Requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading youth-serving, educational, or mentoring programs
• Minimum 3 years in managerial role with responsibility over staff
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, developing programs, and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Strong background in facilitation, mentorship, and community-based programming
• Experience in program design, development, and quality assurance
• Strong instructional leadership and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of traumatically informed and culturally responsive practices
• Experience supervising, coaching, and managing staff performance.
• Ability to use data to guide decision-making and evaluate program outcomes.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills
• Experience with community engagement and partnership development

About EPIC YOUTH 

EPIC Youth is a mentoring and empowerment organization dedicated to equipping young people with the leadership, academic, and professional skills they need to succeed. Through mentorship, hands-on learning experiences, and dynamic programs, we empower students to build confidence, develop strong character, and prepare for their future careers.

Our work began with two core gender-focused initiatives-Eryn PiNK Girl Empowerment and Men of ICE-which provide tailored leadership and personal development programs designed specifically for girls and boys. Now have expanded to leadership academies, in-school programs, and mentorship initiatives with structured pathways for self-discovery, teamwork, and critical thinking. At EPIC Youth, we believe that every student deserves access to transformative experiences and a supportive community. By providing safe spaces and meaningful opportunities, we ensure that young people are not just prepared for life-but inspired to lead in it.

OUR EPIC VISION: At EPIC Youth, our vision is to create a dynamic, inclusive, and transformative ecosystem where young people are equipped with the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life. 

EPIC Youth Core Values: At EPIC Youth, our values guide our mission to equip young people with the confidence, skills, and opportunities to lead purposeful lives.

Empowerment: We provide the tools, mentorship, and support young people need to discover their strengths, build confidence, and take control of their futures.

Purpose: We help youth uncover their passions and define their path, encouraging them to live with intention and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Innovation: We embrace creativity, forward-thinking solutions, and real-world learning experiences that prepare students for success in an ever-evolving world.

Apply online today to join a great team!

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