Manager, Youth Programs

Full-time (40 hrs), Salaried ($50-54k based on experience), On-site Position

Do you believe young people deserve meaningful connections, creative expression, hope, and agency in their lives? Are you passionate about developing community support for teens? Do you feel that we have too many young people pushed out of the systems that are supposed to help them? If so, this position may be the right fit for you.

We're looking for someone who not only manages programs but also holds space for justice-impacted youth while building relationships with community members and stakeholders. Someone who sees the teenager caught up in systems that were designed to punish, not nurture, and thinks: What would the world look like if we built systems around their unique gifts instead of their mistakes?

Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Deep Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equity-driven workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You Might Be Our Person If...

You've sat in circles with young people who've been written off by the institutions meant to protect them, and you walked away thinking about their wisdom, not your curriculum. You know Savannah—its neighborhoods, its networks, its unofficial leaders, and grassroots movements. You've built programming that doesn't just serve youth but works to transform the systems around them.

You're the kind of manager who can:

• Design and implement a curriculum that meets young people exactly where they are—in all their complexity, creativity, and brilliance,
• Build bridges between the education system, juvenile courts, and the communities they impact,
• Collaborate with a wide range of local artists and creatives to bring expressive arts to youth in many different settings.

What You'll Actually Do

Shape the Future — Working within existing systems, including juvenile detention facilities, you’ll develop long-term strategies that not only respond to injustice but also dismantle it piece by piece.

Lead with Heart — Recruit, train, and grow a team of community teaching artists. Create a workplace culture where people do their best work because they feel truly seen and inspired.

Trust Young People — You'll oversee programs designed to foster creative expression and community connections, while continually refining the curriculum to center the voices and needs of young people.

This isn't a job for someone who wants to save young people. This is a job for someone who knows they don't need saving—they need systems that recognize their full humanity and give them a place to belong.

Physical Demands

This position is IN PERSON in Savannah, GA. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform these primary functions. The role frequently requires navigating a physical office space and attending meetings and events at alternate locations. Requires walking, driving, and climbing stairs in some settings.

About Deep Center

Deep Center is a Savannah-based nonprofit that empowers young people and their families to thrive as leaders, creators, and advocates. Through writing, arts, storytelling, organizing, and policy advocacy, we amplify voices that are too often silenced and drive systemic change toward equity and justice.

If you’re passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. We want to hear from you!

To Apply

Deep Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experiences that reflect the Savannah community to apply.

We are conducting rolling interviews as eligible candidates apply and hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Do not wait to submit your application.

To apply, please email 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume to jobs@deepcenter.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate “Manager Youth Programs” in the subject line. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Position is eligible for a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employer sponsored retirement account, and generous paid time off.