Manager, Youth Leadership Programs

Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA) is a non-profit organization working to improve and reimagine public health. We connect, consult, and collaborate to solve complex challenges of access and equity in our health and social systems. Together with our partners, clients, and collaborators, we create actionable solutions so that all people can thrive.

In 1957, The Medical Foundation (TMF) was created to primarily fund biomedical research in Massachusetts. Since then, we’ve been on a journey of evolution. We changed our name to Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to reflect our impact in the field of public health. Today, HRiA works with individuals, organizations, and communities to drive a policy and systems change approach to advance health and racial equity.

HRiA seeks sustainable solutions for complex problems using an anti-racist approach. We aim to be adaptable and flexible in meeting clients and partners where they are, offering our decades of knowledge and resources to collectively realize our dream of equitable, sustainable health for all. The foundation of this work is centered on our values:

• Health and racial equity by identifying and addressing the root causes of health inequities, intentionally working to shift narratives and power imbalances and disrupt all systems of oppression.
• Leading with heart by demonstrating our passionate commitment to our work, continuously challenging ourselves with humility and vulnerability while pursuing and holding ourselves accountable to our mission.
• Collaboration by intentionally and respectfully leading, partnering, and following to strengthen relationships, uplift different voices and build trust.
• Innovation by driving toward new strategies, questioning norms, and continuously learning and evolving to support the needs of our clients and communities.

HRiA offers exciting, engaging, and challenging employment opportunities for facilitators, trainers, researchers, analysts, policy specialists, grant managers, and more. People come to HRiA because of our commitment to advancing health equity and inspiring work; they stay for our wonderful clients, partners, and dedicated and dynamic staff. With our growing portfolio of high-impact work, person-centered policies, and generous benefits, our team continually invests in making HRiA a great place to work. Our diverse staff of over 270 people hail from 30+ states, with a home base in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood.

Position Description

We are seeking a Manager, Youth Leadership Programs, who will support the delivery of two of HRiA’s youth development programs: The 84 Movement and the Leaders through Education, Action, and Hope (LEAH) Project.

This is a full-time role and the salary range for this role is $62,000 to $73,000 depending on skills and experience.

Given the in-person requirements of The 84 and the LEAH Project, the Manager must live in Massachusetts and will be expected to travel within Boston and the state on average 2-3x per week (at HRiA’s expense), with additional evenings and weekends as needed for youth meetings and events. The Manager will also have flexibility to work from home when not in person. This 1.0 FTE role is approximately 35 hours per week, with core availability during LEAH’s 10am–6pm operating hours and one weekly evening meeting for The 84’s Statewide Leadership Team (Tuesday’s 6-7pm); the remainder of the schedule can be flexed in collaboration with the supervisor and team.

Brief Overview

The Manager will split their time across two major youth initiatives at HRiA:

1. The 84 Movement – a statewide youth tobacco prevention initiative that engages middle school and high school youth to shift social norms around nicotine use, build leadership skills, and promote racial and health equity. Now in its 17th year, The 84 includes more than 80 Chapters with 1,000+ youth statewide and offers trainings, grants, and two annual youth-led events. The Manager will specifically support the Statewide Leadership Team (SLT) of 20 youth leaders by helping support the co-facilitation of weekly meetings and delivering trainings for Chapters in collaboration with the team.
2. The LEAH Project – a paid, multi-track STEM workforce and college and career pathway that expands equitable access to high-growth STEM fields for Boston-area BIPOC high school students. LEAH combines paid internships, professional skill-building, mentorship, and post-secondary navigation to prepare young people for sustained success in STEM education and careers while strengthening the talent pipeline for Massachusetts employers and community partners. The Manager will oversee and support LEAH’s full portfolio of internship tracks, ensuring high-quality recruitment, training, placement, and youth development across programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about racial equity, public health, youth leadership, and STEM education.

Benefits

HRiA offers strong benefits to its employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Short-term disability insurance
• Vacation starting at four weeks
• Sick time
• 13 paid holidays, plus office closure time during the last week of December
• Flexible summer hours

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Work – The 84 Movement

• Mentor and support ~20 youth leaders on the SLT.
• Coordinate, plan and provide leadership skill development, racism and equity trainings.
• Co-design and implement three in-person SLT meetings annually.
• Facilitate weekly virtual SLT calls (typically Tuesday evenings).
• Guide youth in planning and leading two statewide events and additional presentations.
• Assist in preparing youth to lead sessions using a train-the-trainer approach.
• Assist with communication to Chapters and other stakeholders.
• Track attendance and maintain regular communication with youth to ensure engagement.

Project Work – LEAH Project

• Manage recruitment, application, and interview process for up to 40 high school youth.
• Supervise and support youth interns through workshops, one-on-one check-ins, and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with out-of-school time partner sites.
• Conduct site visits and provide support to site supervisors.
• Lead planning and facilitation of youth workshops and program events (e.g. orientation, STEM Career Nights, etc.).
• Collaborate with LEAH leadership to expand partnerships and opportunities for youth.

Management

• Manage programmatic progress on Asana (a project and capacity management software).
• Manage project expenses, as applicable, in collaboration with program leadership.
• Prepare the submission of all required progress and data reports and other documentation to program leadership.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to blogs, website content, and other communications efforts to share and promote project and organizational approaches, expertise, and learnings, as appropriate or needed.
• Present at conferences/events with HRiA staff, clients, or partners, as appropriate.
• Suggest ideas/improvements in project and/or organizational processes and systems through participation in teams and committees, as appropriate.

New Business Development

• Support other staff who develop progress reports or respond to requests for proposals, as needed.
• Collaborate with the team on business development ideas for proposals.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience in youth development and in the fields of public health, STEM or education.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, or related field; in absence of degree, at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to and understanding of racial and health equity with strong analysis of root causes of inequities.
• Experience with and a strong passion for working with young people.
• Demonstrated experience in training development and facilitation on public health and/or racial equity topics.
• Demonstrated and effective project management and training development and implementation skills.
• Strong presence [MK1] and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to high-quality products.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams).
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required and regular access to a vehicle is a plus.

Procedure for Candidacy

HRiA is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse work force that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Diversity is a core value of HRiA resulting in culturally competent services, materials, resources, and programs. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Generally, our interviews take place between 9am-5pm ET and consist of two to three rounds of interviews. If this is a barrier to you in any way, please let us know so we can work with the interview team to find a time that works for you.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

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HRiA offers strong benefits to its employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Short-term disability insurance
• Vacation starting at four weeks
• Sick time
• 13 paid holidays, plus office closure time during the last week of December
• Flexible summer hours