Corps for a Change Program Manager

Organizational Summary Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) is an educational nonprofit organization with a statewide scope. CYC addresses barriers to learning by providing individualized support throughout pivotal stages of students' education journeys. We provide a continuum of services from kindergarten through high school to help students find success through tutoring, case management, and outreach to help in-school youth remain in school or out-of-school youth return to school. We envision an equitable education system where each student has access to resources they need to maximize their own learning and growth. CYC’s organizational values are growth, integrity, community, and systemic transformation. Program Overview CYC started Corps for a Change (C4C) in 2015 to increase preventative programming within the organization, with a focus on providing one-on-one support to middle and high school students. Corps for a Change is an AmeriCorps program that supports students by addressing barriers to learning and helping students increase a sense of belonging at school and in their community. The Corps for a Change program places caring, service driven members in schools to support students, helping them navigate academic and non-academic needs, with an emphasis on connecting students to mental health resources. In 2024, Corps for a Change became a part of the Youth Mental Health Corps. The Youth Mental Health Corps is a collaborative initiative that supports youth mental health in schools and communities while giving young adults on-ramps into behavioral health careers. Position Summary The Corps for a Change Program Manager is responsible for cultivating a strong Corps for a Change program culture that is fully integrated into CYC’s culture and identity. This position is the C4C point person both externally and internally. The C4C Program Manager guides the direction of the program while ensuring the detailed nuances of C4C funding regulations are met with thoroughness and integrity at every step. The C4C Program Manager is responsible for ensuring CYC/C4C mission alignment, supervising Corps for a Change Coordinators, coordinating and facilitating monthly member meetings, program reporting, school site and member recruitment, and supporting the annual grant reapplication process. The C4C Program Manager is responsible for ensuring successful partnership with Aurora Community College and managing member outcomes around the Behavioral Health Assistant credential progress and attainment. The main function of this position is to ensure CYC operates a successful Corps for a Change program – investing in the systems and service culture for the long-term growth of the partnership, while ensuring 100% administrative compliance. This position is full-time, Denver-based, with a salary of $60,000 annually with benefits. Essential Functions Member Support Manage member onboarding, including communication with incoming members. Ensure incoming members complete applications to Community College of Aurora and financial aid. Communicate all program policies to members and ensure policies are followed with integrity. Encourage a culture of service amongst members and reinforce C4C identity. Ensure that members implement the Corps for a Change model with fidelity. Develop and facilitate virtual and inperson C4C member orientation, monthly inperson team meetings and any applicable additional training/professional development throughout the service term. Provide member resources and support around mental health. Engage alumni and current members in recruitment efforts. Personnel Management Supervise, mentor, and support Corps for a Change Coordinators. Provide ongoing professional development and training opportunities for Corps for Change Coordinators. Complete annual evaluations for Corps for a Change Coordinators and support goal progress throughout the year. Facilitate inperson weekly team meetings. With the assistance of Human Resources and CYC Leadership, carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Program Management Develop and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to support a strong partnership with Youth Mental Health Corps; these include Serve Colorado, Community College of Aurora, Schultz Family Foundation, and other participating Colorado programs. Ensure that all program goals are ontrack and that contracted goals are met. Develop and manage tools and data systems to ensure effective program strategies. Manage service site recruitment, including facilitating a Site Supervisor training, as we