Director of Programs, Marin County

Youth Leadership Institute

$90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of leadership experience in youth development or community organizing
  • Proven track record in program management and partnership cultivation
  • Strong understanding of racial and social equity principles
  • Expertise in budget management and resource allocation
  • Experience with fund development and sustaining community programs

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives for youth-led programs in Marin County
  • Enhance youth participation in decision-making on health, education, and community well-being
  • Forge and maintain partnerships across diverse community groups and agencies
  • Lead a team of program managers, fostering a culture of equity and collaboration
  • Expand funding opportunities and manage financial sustainability efforts
  • Ensure compliance and oversight of contracts and budgets within the Marin portfolio
  • Integrate local insights into organization-wide strategies and represent youth perspectives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Collaboration with a dedicated and passionate team
  • Engagement with influential community leaders and organizations
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact on youth empowerment and community resilience
  • Flexible working environment to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Marin County Director of Programs Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Marin County Director of Programs will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for yli's Marin County work. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to help shape the next chapter of yli Marin strengthening high-quality youth-led programs while expanding our partnerships, community influence, funding, and long-term sustainability. The Director will lead a talented team of program staff and work closely with youth, community partners, County agencies, schools, funders, elected and civic leaders, and nonprofit organizations. They will help position young people as meaningful partners and decision-makers within the systems and institutions that shape their lives. What You'll Lead • Regional Strategy & Programs: Shape and implement yli's Marin County strategy while ensuring strong execution of youth-led programs, campaigns, contracts, and initiatives. • Youth Power & Systems Change: Expand opportunities for young people to influence decisions related to behavioral health, substance-use prevention, housing, education, climate resilience, civic engagement, and community wellbeing. • Partnerships & Community Leadership: Build strong relationships across Marin and represent yli in influential coalitions, public agencies, community spaces, and decision-making tables. • Team Leadership: Recruit, supervise, coach, and develop Program Managers while cultivating an equitable, accountable, collaborative, and youth-centered workplace culture. • Fund Development & Sustainability: Strengthen yli Marin's funding pipeline and cultivate relationships that support the long-term sustainability and growth of our work. • Fiscal & Contract Leadership: Oversee budgets, contracts, revenue projections, compliance, and resource allocation across the Marin portfolio. • Organizational Leadership: Serve as a key yli leader, bringing Marin's experiences and opportunities into organization-wide strategy while elevating youth-led work through communications, training, learning, and external representation. Who We're Looking For We are looking for a leader who can think strategically while building authentic relationships and turning ideas into action. The ideal candidate understands youth development, racial and social equity, community organizing, and systems change and has experience leading teams, managing complex programs and partnerships, and navigating relationships with community and institutional stakeholders. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who believes deeply in the power of young people and can help build the relationships, resources, programs, and opportunities necessary for youth to shape the future of Marin County. This is more than a program management role. It is an opportunity to lead a countywide strategy that connects strong programs, strong people, sustainable funding, community partnerships, and youth power.

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