Program Manager—Middle & High School Youth Development

Position Summary

Seeds 4 Success guides young people in Annapolis’ under-resourced communities toward success through long-term relationships. The Program Manager leads DREAM, our middle school program, and GROW, our high school program. This role oversees program quality, curriculum, volunteers, partnerships, and day-to-day operations while using participant and family feedback to strengthen both programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Program leadership and quality

• Lead the planning and implementation of DREAM and GROW, including their expansion to two days of programming each week.
• Develop and implement curricula and assessments that support participants’ academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for life after high school.
• Work with the Executive Director and Program Director to provide high-quality experiences for participants, families, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop a vision for future summer programming, beginning in July 2027, that advances program goals.

Operations and engagement

• Coordinate meals, transportation, materials, and other logistics to support safe, reliable programming.
• Lead the recruitment and retention of DREAM and GROW participants and families.
• Recruit, support, and retain DREAM and GROW volunteers.
• Build and manage partnerships with local organizations that respond to participant and family needs.

Measurement and stewardship

• Track and report key program measures, including enrollment, retention, academic growth, and survey participation.
• Support caregiver, participant, and volunteer surveys and use the findings to improve programming.
• Manage the implementation and outcomes of grant-funded programs.
• Monitor assigned program expenses and contribute to program budgets and grant planning.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• College degree
• Experience working with youth, preferably middle and high school students.
• Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage programming, support volunteers, and work collaboratively with families and community partners.
• Comfort using technology to maintain records and track program outcomes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
• Availability for after-school programming and occasional evenings or weekends.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Fluent in conversational and written English (required)

Fluent in conversational and written Spanish (highly preferred)