MANAGER, YOUTH PARTNERSHIP & PROGRAM SUCCESS

Department: Transformation Office

Classification: Full-Time, Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: VP, Head of Transformation & PM

Travel: 40% Commitment

Location: Los Angeles, CA & Remote

About Us

LeadersUp seeks to change how America works by empowering the next generation of inclusive leaders to build an antiracist economy. We believe that the next generation of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) are the demographic engine of our nation’s economic growth. With 81% of job growth already led by multicultural populations, we posit that intentional and strategic investments that broaden access to economic opportunity will catalyze inclusive ecosystems with the best potential to propel our nation’s prosperity and global competitiveness.

Position Summary

The Youth Partnership & Program Success Manager is a crucial member of the Transformation & Project Management Office at LeadersUp, focused on enhancing youth-centered economic mobility through strategic partnerships and impactful program delivery.This position is responsible for enhancing the success of our young adult portfolio by driving outcomes through personalized coaching, building institutional partnerships, and fostering systemic collaboration.

This position requires exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate between young adult support and institutional partnerships across Los Angeles County. The ideal candidate will be deeply familiar with the region’s workforce development landscape, including key industry sectors, employer coalitions, workforce entities, and community college systems. The role will coordinate closely with the Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement Offices to maximize impact across LeadersUp's economic empowerment initiatives.

This position reports to the VP, Head of Transformation & Project Management and includes a travel commitment of up to 40% locally, statewide, or nationally.

Essential Duties

Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers, campuses, and community-based organizations to support inclusive hiring and program engagement.
• Secure 15–20 employer partnerships annually that offer mentorship, internships, or career exposure opportunities.
• Formalize resource-sharing agreements with UC and CSU campuses and other academic systems to increase academic and career support.
• Lead MOU development to activate wraparound support services for youth participants.
• Design and maintain stakeholder tracking tools and systems to strengthen cross-functional visibility and coordination.
• Organize convenings, forums, and other activations to deepen ecosystem engagement.

Youth Coaching & Program Delivery

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching aligned to LeadersUp’s four empowerment domains.
• Lead monthly learning and peer support sessions for assigned Fellows.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to respond to youth needs and deliver holistic referrals.
• Develop individualized development plans for youth participants based on identified career pathways.
• Track coaching sessions and outcomes in Airtable to inform continuous improvement and impact storytelling.

Program Infrastructure & Cross-Collaboration

• Co-design scalable systems, onboarding processes, and referral pathways to expand program capacity.
• Create toolkits and resources that support campus and CBO partner activation.
• Contribute to stakeholder evaluations, reporting, and data collection to ensure partnership success and outcomes alignment.
• Collaborate across the Evolve Forum, Equity Unleashed, and LA Economic Empowerment Alliance initiatives to strengthen programmatic synergy and alignment.
• ​​Performs other related duties as assigned.

Design & Delivery

Each role within our organization contributes its unique expertise and skill sets to the successful deployment of LeadersUp’s service architecture. By leveraging our diverse talents and perspectives, we ensure that our strategies and initiatives are innovative, impactful, and inclusive. The following key responsibilities outline how every team member participates in the Design & Delivery of our products and services:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine initiatives within each portfolio, bringing role-specific insights to enhance service effectiveness and reach.
• Participate in the implementation and contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio projects and strategies, applying specialized skills and knowledge and offering feedback and suggestions based on role-specific observations and expertise.
• Support the measurement and evaluation of portfolio outcomes, assisting in the collection and analysis of data to inform strategy and decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Strategic Relationship-Building
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Cultural Humility & Equity Lens
• Project Management
• Communication
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Ethics

Qualifications, Capabilities & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Institutional or employer partnership development
  • Stakeholder engagement across education, workforce, or social service sectors
  • Direct service work with BIPOC and first-generation youth (ages 16–30).
• Advanced knowledge in higher education administration, public policy, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field. Skills can be showcased through a combination of education, full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions, reflecting a comprehensive and adaptable skill set.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities, partnerships, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the education and workforce landscape in Los Angeles County.
• Experience in documenting, tracking, and reporting program outcomes and KPIs.
• Advanced knowledge or education in higher education administration, public policy, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Lived experience or deep familiarity with the challenges and strengths of first-generation, BIPOC young adults.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for LA-based travel.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary from time to time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

At LeadersUp, we invest in our team’s well-being, growth, and work-life balance with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% coverage for spouses and children).
• $25,000 life insurance policy
• Volunteer benefits are available through Aflac and Metlife.

Time Off & Paid Leave

• 48 hours of sick & wellness time annually.
• Annual paid vacation:
  • 10 days (years 1-2)
  • 15 days (after 3 years)
  • 20 days (after 5 years)
• 17 paid holidays, including a holiday break from December 24th through January 1st.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (up to 75% of weekly pay).

Work-Life Balance & Perks

• Flexible, remote work setup with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• 401(k) plan, FSA, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities and team retreats.
• We recognize and reward your commitment to LeadersUp through service milestone perks, including gift cards and additional vacation days.
• Work alongside a purpose-driven team dedicated to building an inclusive economy.

Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.