Part-Time Youth Program Manager

Posted: 04/27/2026

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.


Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Site Management
  • 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
Student, Family, and School Engagement
  • 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
Volunteer Recruitment & Support
  • 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
Program Preparation & Materials
  • 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
 
Partnerships & Resource Development
  • Identify and help secure in-kind donations (e.g., snacks, supplies)
  • Build relationships with local organizations to support program delivery
Administrative & Reporting
  • 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

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

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

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

Why Join Belong?
At Belong, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a vital role in creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and connected—while helping mentors grow as leaders and role models in the community.
 
To apply:  Please send resume and letter describing why you are interested in the position to Lynn O’Connell, Executive Director, at lynn@belongvienna.org.