Organization VOiCEup Berks , established in 2016, creates opportunities for young people to volunteer, learn, and lead in their communities. Our flagship youth education and engagement program, Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading (YVCR), focuses on team-based service-learning opportunities for students aged 11-18 that teach leadership, career, and 21st Century skills while instilling a lifelong commitment to service. For young adults aged 18-24, VOiCEup Berks provides service opportunities through our Generation Impact Initiative aimed at promoting personal growth and maintaining participants connection to the community and to each other. Over the past ten years, VOiCEup Berks has consistently grown, engaging thousands of young people in over 68,000 cumulative hours of service to benefit Berks County. Program Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Reading is part of an international network of programs that creates volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. The program uses a delivery model proven to increase life and career skills of participants as well as community stewardship. Position Objective The YVC Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, growth, and day-to-day operation of the Youth Volunteer Corps program at VOiCEup Berks. The Program Director independently plans and coordinates program activities, manages staff and volunteers, develops partnerships, oversees program logistics and communications, and ensures that YVC goals, standards, and commitments are consistently met. The successful candidate is a proactive, highly organized leader who anticipates needs, follows through on commitments, and takes ownership of the program from planning through execution and evaluation. Responsibilities Take full ownership of the day-to-day management and long-term development of YVCR. Develop and implement annual program goals, work plans, and strategies aligned with VOiCEup's strategic plan. Monitor progress toward program goals and adjust plans as needed. Ensure that YVCR programming reflects current community needs and YVC national standards Own the planning and execution of all YVCR service-learning opportunities, ensuring that each event is fully staffed, prepared, communicated, and ready to deliver a high-quality experience. Maintain a comprehensive calendar of YVC activities, deadlines, staffing assignments, and program commitments. Confirm event logistics, staffing, supplies, transportation, participant information, partner expectations, and other details sufficiently in advance of each event. Communicate proactively with staff, volunteers, parents, schools, and community partners regarding upcoming activities. Ensure that all public-facing YVC events and activities are professional, organized, and consistent with VOiCEup's standards . Supervise, support, and develop YVCR Program Coordinators, including establishing clear responsibilities, priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations. Ensure the incorporation of structured project activities into program design, including icebreakers, team builders, service-learning, reflection, and skill development . Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, youth-serving organizations, community partners, funders, parents, and other stakeholders. Proactively identify and cultivate new school and community partnerships that expand YVC's reach. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred; associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien Clearances required (Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI) Demonstrated experience independently managing programs, projects, or initiatives from planning through execution. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and project-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with schools, community organizations, families, youth, and other stakeholders. Experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating staff and/or volunteers. Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential problems, and develop solutions proactively. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a small team. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and digital project/calendar management tools. Reliable transportation and valid driver's license. Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

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Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$1,800.00 - $2,000.00 per month

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Reading, PA 19601