Sr. Manager, Youth Programs
Sr. Manager, Youth Programs
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22-09-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs provide support for families and educators and advocate for equitable STEM education and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community agents of change for society and good stewards of the planet. To learn more about Visions of Science please visit: .
Authentic Representation
Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power platform and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities cultures and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team click here.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager Youth Programs to provide strategic leadership across a complex portfolio of youth initiatives spanning Grades 7 through early post-secondary. This role is responsible for aligning team efforts with organizational goals shaping departmental strategy and ensuring that youth programming achieves meaningful and measurable long-term outcomes.
As Senior Manager you will oversee and integrate multiple programs manage cross-functional collaboration and lead high-level relationships with funders post-secondary institutions employers and policy stakeholders. You will be accountable for managing complex multi-year budgets embedding systems that support growth and impact and positioning Visions of Science as a leader in STEM equity.
This is a senior leadership role that requires strategic thinking systems-level influence and the ability to represent the organization externally while ensuring excellence internally.
Position Details:
- Contract Type/Term: Full-time Indefinite
- Start Date: October 2025
- Hours of Work/Schedule: 35 hours/week
- Available Positions: 1
- Job Location(s): Toronto-based. Hybrid model with occasional in-office work (71 Regent Park Boulevard) and remote work as applicable.
- Reports to: Sr. Director Youth Programs
- Salary: The starting salary for this position is set at $82000 per year with opportunities for growth based on performance and organizational advancement.
Comprehensive Benefits Package for this Role Includes:
- 23 paid days off in your first year including 13 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums) and 10 scheduled paid office closure days (winter holidays and select long weekends)
- Flexible work options including a hybrid model - program staff are expected to be in person for key program delivery and development days with flexibility to work remotely on non-program days
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Flexible savings options with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP TFSA or FHSA after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Fridays year-round
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered through Support & Growth
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Alignment
- Shape the overall direction and long-term strategy for youth programs ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Oversee a complex portfolio of programs and initiatives integrating efforts across teams and functions to achieve measurable outcomes and reduce duplication through streamlined workflows..
- Manage multi-year program strategies and budgets ensuring accountability sustainability and equity in resource allocation.
- Lead organizational change management efforts to embed new systems processes and ways of working across program areas.
People Leadership & Team Development
- Provide senior-level leadership to program managers and coordinators building team capacity and ensuring consistent performance across multiple program areas.
- Foster a high-performing culture that emphasizes accountability collaboration learning and youth-centered practice.
- Guide recruitment training and professional growth to strengthen leadership capacity within the department.
External Relations & Sector Influence
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with funders post-secondary institutions employers government and policy stakeholders.
- Represent Visions of Science in external forums roundtables and sector initiatives positioning the organization as a thought leader in youth engagement and STEM equity.
- Collaborate with Development and Communications teams to support funding strategies reporting and organizational storytelling.
Program Innovation & Impact
- Provide oversight and quality assurance for program models curriculum and flagship events such as the STEM Futures Expo.
- Lead curriculum design adaptation and evaluation to ensure programming is relevant inclusive and impactful.
- Streamline and strengthen program models and delivery approaches to ensure scalability sustainability and consistency across sites.
- Lead innovation in career-connected learning post-secondary readiness and experiential pathways for youth.
- Ensure programming is scalable sustainable equity-focused and responsive to emerging opportunities work-force changes and challenges.
Systems Monitoring & Accountability
- Champion systems thinking by embedding evaluation data and continuous learning and improvement across all programs.
- Embed CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) into daily program management workflows to improve efficiency track participant journeys and enable cross-program learning.
- Be accountable for reporting on impact sharing insights and closing the loop by translating evaluation findings into curriculum refinement program strategy shifts and staff learning.
What Were Looking For
Education & Training
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. education youth development STEM public policy community engagement) or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and equity-centered leadership.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Required Experience & Expertise
- 710 years of progressive experience in youth development education or nonprofit program leadership with at least 35 years managing staff teams.
- Proven ability to lead multiple programs or initiatives at scale aligning them with broader organizational strategy.
- Experience managing complex or multi-year budgets and delivering on long-term program outcomes.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining high-level partnerships with funders institutions or policy stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage through change and build high-performing teams.
- Availability to work occasional evenings/weekends for youth events and showcases.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Systems Thinking Ability to see the big picture align multiple programs with organizational strategy and anticipate sector trends to shape long-term outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Influence Skilled at working across teams and departments building alignment and ensuring programs integrate effectively with broader organizational priorities.
- People Leadership Proven ability to lead multi-level teams coach managers and foster a culture of accountability collaboration and growth.
- Financial & Operational Acumen Experienced in managing complex and multi-year budgets balancing resources effectively and ensuring sustainability of programs.
- External Representation & Relationship Building Strong communicator who can confidently represent the organization with funders institutions policy stakeholders and sector partners.
- Equity-Driven Approach Deep understanding of systemic barriers faced by underrepresented youth with the ability to design and deliver inclusive and impactful programming.
- Data-Informed Decision Making Skilled in leveraging CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and evaluation tools to track outcomes analyze trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Adaptability & Resilience Comfortable navigating ambiguity organizational growth and change while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
- Communication & Advocacy Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advocate for youth and amplify their voices within broader systems.
Preferred
- Prior work with racialized newcomer or low-income youth and families with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Familiarity with STEM education workforce development or experiential learning models.
- Knowledge of Torontos youth-serving and education ecosystems.
- Experience with Salesforce Asana Notion or comparable systems.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools.
Application Process
Please submit your application by October 5 2025 at 11:59 PM ET via this link. Application must include:
- Resume
- Statement of Interest (max. 1 page)
- 2-3 Professional References (references will only be contacted at a later stage in the hiring process and only after informing candidates in advance)
Commitment to Equity
Visions of Science is committed to employment equity welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We strive for an inclusive and representative work environment. If you require accommodation during the application process please contact . Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
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Employment Type
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