Program Manager

Program Manager — Youth Programs & Engagement

Organization: Pretty With Purpose, Inc.

Position Type: Volunteer Leadership

Department: Programs

Reports To: Executive Leadership

Location: Dallas, Texas | Hybrid/Remote

Commitment: Part-Time Volunteer

About Pretty With Purpose

Pretty With Purpose, Inc. is a youth-focused nonprofit organization committed to empowering young women through mentorship, leadership development, college and career readiness, health and wellness, and workforce development.

We create opportunities that help young women build confidence, develop leadership skills, prepare for their futures, and connect with resources and experiences that support their personal and professional growth.

The Opportunity

Lead programs. Build experiences. Make an impact.

Pretty With Purpose is seeking a Program Manager — Youth Programs & Engagement to help lead, strengthen, and expand programs serving the young women in our organization.

This is a volunteer leadership position for someone who enjoys turning ideas into organized programs, coordinating people and activities, and creating experiences that have a meaningful impact.

The Program Director will work closely with organizational leadership, program team members, volunteers, mentors, and community partners to ensure programs are well-organized, engaging, and aligned with the mission of Pretty With Purpose.

What You'll Do

Program Leadership

• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned youth programs and initiatives.
• Develop program goals, timelines, activities, and deliverables.
• Coordinate program activities from planning through completion.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand programming.
• Ensure programs remain aligned with organizational priorities and participant needs.

Youth Engagement

• Help create meaningful and engaging experiences for participants.
• Support activities focused on leadership, mentorship, education, career readiness, health and wellness, and workforce development.
• Help identify resources, speakers, activities, and opportunities that benefit participants.
• Gather participant feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.

Team & Volunteer Coordination

• Coordinate volunteers, mentors, and other individuals supporting assigned programs.
• Clearly communicate responsibilities, deadlines, schedules, and expectations.
• Conduct or support program meetings and planning sessions.
• Encourage accountability, collaboration, and follow-through.
• Escalate issues that require leadership attention.

Program Operations

• Maintain program calendars, timelines, documentation, and tracking tools.
• Monitor program milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, activities, events, and program initiatives.
• Identify barriers to successful program implementation and help develop solutions.
• Ensure program records are maintained accurately.

Community & Organizational Collaboration

• Work with organizational leadership and other departments to support program initiatives.
• Collaborate with mentors, schools, community organizations, businesses, and other partners.
• Support opportunities that expand educational, leadership, career, and personal development experiences for participants.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Track program participation and activities.
• Monitor program goals and outcomes.
• Provide regular program updates to organizational leadership.
• Identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide information needed for organizational, grant, sponsorship, and program reporting.

What We're Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you are:

• Organized and dependable
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects
• Experienced in leading programs, projects, teams, or initiatives
• Comfortable coordinating volunteers or teams
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable working independently
• Passionate about youth development and community impact
• Committed to consistent communication and follow-through

Preferred Experience

• Program management
• Project management
• Youth development
• Education
• Nonprofit or community programming
• Workforce development
• Volunteer coordination
• Leadership or team management

A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Equivalent professional, volunteer, or community experience will be considered.

Volunteer Commitment

This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position.

The Program Director is expected to make a consistent commitment to the organization and communicate availability, responsibilities, and potential scheduling conflicts with leadership.

The exact time commitment will be discussed during the interview and established during onboarding based on program needs and the volunteer's availability.

This position is designed for someone who wants meaningful leadership experience and the opportunity to directly contribute to youth development—not simply attend meetings.

What You'll Gain

As a Program Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead programs that directly impact young women.
• Develop nonprofit program leadership experience.
• Strengthen project and team-management skills.
• Build relationships with nonprofit, education, and community leaders.
• Help shape programs and participant experiences.
• Contribute to measurable community impact.
• Use your professional experience in a mission-driven environment.

Why Pretty With Purpose?

At Pretty With Purpose, your contribution can extend beyond a title.

You'll have an opportunity to help build programs, develop people, solve problems, and create experiences that can influence a young woman's future.

If you're looking for a volunteer leadership opportunity where you can actually lead, build, and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and answer the following three questions:

1. Why are you interested in serving as Program Director with Pretty With Purpose?
2. Tell us about a program, project, initiative, or team you have led.
3. What do you believe makes a youth program successful?

We are especially interested in candidates who can demonstrate leadership, organization, initiative, and consistent follow-through.

Pretty With Purpose, Inc. is committed to empowering young women to lead, learn, and thrive.