Director of Programs

The Director of Programs provides strategic and hands-on leadership across EPIC Youths programs ensuring high-quality consistent and impactful services. This role strengthens program models supports staff development and drives continuous improvement in alignment with EPIC Youths mission of mentorship leadership development trauma-informed practice and measurable youth outcomes.

Pay range: $65k - $73k; depending on experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead the design refinement and implementation of EPIC Youth programs to ensure consistency effectiveness and alignment with organizational standards.
• Ensure all programs integrate mentorship leadership development and skill-building as core strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance processes including curriculum fidelity facilitation standards and participant engagement.
• Ensure programs reflect best practices in PBIS social-emotional learning (SEL) trauma-informed care and positive youth development.
• Support the development of staff facilitation skills including group management public speaking youth engagement and culturally responsive instruction.
• Model high-quality facilitation and mentorship through direct engagement as needed.
• Supervise Program Managers and support their growth as leaders facilitators and mentors.
• Provide coaching feedback and performance oversight to ensure staff meet EPIC Youths expectations for professionalism relationship-building and youth impact.
• Identify training needs and support ongoing staff development in mentorship behavior support and leadership instruction.
• Ensure mentorship is embedded across all EPIC Youth programs with clear expectations for relationship-based engagement and youth accountability.
• Oversee systems for tracking youth goal progression behavior growth leadership development and skill acquisition.
• Support staff in addressing complex youth needs through trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.
• Oversee program evaluation data collection and outcome reporting to support accountability and continuous quality improvement.
• Use data to assess program effectiveness identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting across programs.
• Support program leaders in cultivating strong relationships with families schools community partners and referral sources.
• Ensure programs are responsive to community needs and connected to relevant community resources.
• Represent EPIC Youth professionally in meetings trainings and collaborative efforts as needed.

Requirements of this position include:

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred in Education Social Work Youth Development Nonprofit Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading youth-serving educational or mentoring programs
• Minimum 3 years in managerial role with responsibility over staff
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff developing programs and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Strong background in facilitation mentorship and community-based programming
• Experience in program design development and quality assurance
• Strong instructional leadership and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of traumatically informed and culturally responsive practices
• Experience supervising coaching and managing staff performance.
• Ability to use data to guide decision-making and evaluate program outcomes.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills
• Experience with community engagement and partnership development

About EPIC YOUTH

EPIC Youth is a mentoring and empowerment organization dedicated to equipping young people with theleadership academic and professional skillsthey need to succeed. Throughmentorship hands-on learning experiences and dynamic programs we empower students to build confidence develop strong character and prepare for their future careers.

Our work began with two coregender-focused initiativesEryn PiNK Girl EmpowermentandMen of ICEwhich provide tailored leadership and personal development programs designed specifically for girls and boys. Now have expanded toleadership academies in-school programs and mentorship initiativeswith structured pathways for self-discovery teamwork and critical thinking. At EPIC Youth we believe thatevery student deserves access to transformative experiences and a supportive community. By providing safe spaces and meaningful opportunities we ensure that young people are not just prepared for lifebutinspired to lead in it.

OUR EPIC VISION: At EPIC Youth our vision is to create a dynamic inclusive and transformative ecosystem where young people are equipped with the skills confidence and support needed to thrive inschool career and life.

EPIC Youth Core Values: AtEPIC Youth our values guide our mission to equip young people with the confidence skills and opportunities to lead purposeful lives.

Empowerment:We provide the tools mentorship and support young people need to discover their strengths build confidence and take control of their futures.

Purpose:We help youth uncover their passions and define their path encouraging them to live with intention and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Innovation:We embrace creativity forward-thinking solutions and real-world learning experiences that prepare students for success in an ever-evolving world.

Apply online today to join a great team!

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