Part-Time Youth Program Manager

Position Summary

Belong seeks a passionate and organized Part-Time Youth Program Manager to support and strengthen its elementary mentoring program. This role is responsible for managing two weekly mentoring sessions and ensuring high-quality experiences for both students and volunteer mentors.Responsible for overall quality and execution of evening mentor session programming.

The Youth Program Manager will serve as a key liaison between families, schools, and volunteers, helping to foster meaningful, consistent relationships that support student growth and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Site Management

• • Serve as the on-site lead and decision-maker for mentoring sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM) at:
  • George C. Marshall High School
  • Jim Scott Community Center
  • In collaboration with Executive Director, plan a program year calendar and annual budget for youth programming for the evening sites.
  • Oversee approximately 25 mentor-mentee pairs at each site
  • Ensure sessions are structured, welcoming, and aligned with Belong’s program model
  • Troubleshoot real-time issues and provide on-site leadership and support

Student, Family, and School Engagement

• • Serve as liaison with partner elementary schools to recruit students and to coordinate student participation
  • Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and program updates
  • Support student retention and consistent attendance

Volunteer Recruitment & Support

• • Interview and onboard prospective volunteer mentors
  • Build strong relationships with current mentors, offering guidance, encouragement, inspiration, and growth opportunities
  • Collaborate with current mentors and partner organizations to plan and host mentor trainings throughout the year

Program Preparation & Materials

• • Prepare mentor-mentee session materials and activities in collaboration with mentors, as needed
  • Ensure materials available are culturally responsive, engaging, and aligned with program goals

Partnerships & Resource Development

• • Identify and help secure in-kind donations (e.g., snacks, supplies)
  • Build relationships with local organizations to support program delivery

Administrative & Reporting

• • Track participation and program data as needed
  • Manage grant reporting and documentation to support funding requirements
  • Collaborate with Youth Program Manager for Cunningham Park Elementary School and volunteer leaders on volunteer recruitment/placement, program materials, and grant documentation/reporting

Qualifications

Required

• • Understanding of, and a strong passion for, mentoring
  • Experience in a nonprofit afterschool or evening program
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time schedule
  • Professional working proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with families
  • Strong computer skills, including Gmail, Excel, and Google products

Preferred

• • Experience working with immigrant or multilingual communities
  • Prior experience managing volunteers
  • Familiarity with Fairfax County Public Schools or similar systems

Work Schedule

• • 25 hours per week
  • Required availability:
  • Tuesday & Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM)
  • Additional flexible hours for planning, communication, and administrative tasks

Compensation

• • Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
  • This is a non-exempt, part-time position

Why Join Belong?

At Belong, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a vital role in creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and connected—while helping mentors grow as leaders and role models in the community.

Fluent in English. Professional working proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with families