Part-Time Youth Program Manager

Belong – Vienna, VA
Position Type: Part-Time (25 hours/week), Non-Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
 
 
Position Summary
Belong seeks a passionate and organized Part-Time Youth Program Manager to support and strengthen its elementary mentoring program. This role is responsible for managing two weekly mentoring sessions and ensuring high-quality experiences for both students and volunteer mentors.  Responsible for overall quality and execution of evening mentor session programming.
 
The Youth Program Manager will serve as a key liaison between families, schools, and volunteers, helping to foster meaningful, consistent relationships that support student growth and belonging.

• Serve as the on-site lead and decision-maker for mentoring sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM) at:
  • George C. Marshall High School
  • Jim Scott Community Center
• In collaboration with Executive Director, plan a program year calendar and annual budget for youth programming for the evening sites.
• Oversee approximately 25 mentor-mentee pairs at each site
• Ensure sessions are structured, welcoming, and aligned with Belong’s program model
• Troubleshoot real-time issues and provide on-site leadership and support

• Serve as liaison with partner elementary schools to recruit students and to coordinate student participation
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and program updates
• Support student retention and consistent attendance

• Interview and onboard prospective volunteer mentors
• Build strong relationships with current mentors, offering guidance, encouragement, inspiration, and growth opportunities
• Collaborate with current mentors and partner organizations to plan and host mentor trainings throughout the year

• Prepare mentor-mentee session materials and activities in collaboration with mentors, as needed
• Ensure materials available are culturally responsive, engaging, and aligned with program goals

• Identify and help secure in-kind donations (e.g., snacks, supplies)
• Build relationships with local organizations to support program delivery

• Track participation and program data as needed
• Manage grant reporting and documentation to support funding requirements
• Collaborate with Youth Program Manager for Cunningham Park Elementary School and volunteer leaders on volunteer recruitment/placement, program materials, and grant documentation/reporting

• Understanding of, and a strong passion for, mentoring
• Experience in a nonprofit afterschool or evening program
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time schedule
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with families
• Strong computer skills, including Gmail, Excel, and Google products

• Experience working with immigrant or multilingual communities
• Prior experience managing volunteers
• Familiarity with Fairfax County Public Schools or similar systems

• 25 hours per week
• Required availability:
  • Tuesday & Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM)
• Additional flexible hours for planning, communication, and administrative tasks

• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
• This is a non-exempt, part-time position