Senior Manager for Youth Programs

Prioritizes commitment to access and equity across all

programs for all classes and events.

Ensure that Grub's mission and commitment to Diversity, Equity,

Inclusion, and Belonging is embedded and reflected in all YAWP

programs.

Track metrics and data to report on progress, opportunities, and

• challenges.

Develop annual and multi-year program strategies, develop

tactics toward implementation, and report on the progress.

Oversee and manage regular evaluation of YAWP programs,

including but not limited to:

oConducting surveys and focus groups of the community

(teens, parents, instructors, staff, organizational partners,

etc.);

• oResearching and identifying best practices for creative

youth development and community engagement;

oCollecting and analyzing registration, attendance, and

outcome data from Youth programs;

oAnalyze efficacy of YAWP programs on both a program and

individual student level.

Creates and implements strategies to increase student access

and participation, particularly in underserved communities.

Supports fundraising efforts, including contributing data and

narrative for grants, attending relevant foundation meetings, and

providing other supporting documentation.

When needed, serve on committees to ensure that the youth

program's needs are represented in broader strategic initiatives.

Program Administration and Communication

Oversees all YAWP programs: Free Saturday program, School

Programs, Weeklong teen classes, Neighborhood teen classes,

teen fellowships, and Slam Team. These responsibilities include:

oRecruitment, coordination, and support for

instructors/mentors.

oLeading YAWP team on major projects and supporting

problem-solving for team coordination efforts/events.

Coordinating fellowship-related events, including the Muse

and the Marketplace conference attendance.

oSecuring YAWP guest speakers, sometimes in coordination

of other GrubStreet programs like The Muse & Marketplace

Conference and/or Boston Writers of Color.

Leads Scheduling and Operations for all of YAWP, guiding

Program Coordinator and YAWP team on processes/best

practices that relate to:

oCommunicating with students, parents, and partners.

oManaging co-ops, interns, and volunteers (if applicable).

oAll application-based program management, including

scholarships

oYAWP budget management

oReporting and program updates on a monthly, quarterly,

and annual basis.

oWeb page content management and marketing

collaborations

oProblem-solving issues in a student-centered,

• contextualized, and culturally competent manner.

Develops and maintains key partnerships, relationships, and

initiatives, including relationships with local high schools, the

Boston Public Library, and other entities as needed.

Leads artistic direction of marketing content and copy for flyers,

ads, and other collateral material along with newsletters.

As needed, plans, leads, and runs events.

Qualifications:

Demonstrates GrubStreet's commitment to anti-racism and

equity in all communications and interactions with community

members

5+ years experience leading teen programs and partnership

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required - both

oral and written

Strong organizational skills required

Report writing experience

Passion for working with people and supporting a team

Detail-oriented

Comfortable with technology (word processing, spreadsheets,

web applications, etc.)

Willingness to learn new skills, processes, and technologies

• Ability to work some nights and weekends