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Active Minds, Inc.Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement
Active Minds, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms through advocacy programs, campaigns, and initiatives. The…
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Active Minds, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms through advocacy programs, campaigns, and initiatives. The organization is currently hiring a Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement to manage two major initiatives within its Youth Leadership portfolio: the Active Minds Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund, which provides microgrants for youth-designed mental health projects, and the Youth Champions strategy for…
Job Description
Active Minds, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms through advocacy programs, campaigns, and initiatives. The organization is currently hiring a Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement to manage two major initiatives within its Youth Leadership portfolio: the Active Minds Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund, which provides microgrants for youth-designed mental health projects, and the Youth Champions strategy for adult stakeholders.
In this full-time role, the Senior Manager oversees microgrants, mentorship, technical assistance, scaling support, and professional development while prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and adult allies. Responsibilities include supervising the Manager, Middle School Engagement, tracking impact metrics, managing program budgets, cultivating school and district partnerships, and collaborating across internal departments to expand peer-led mental health strategies. The position reports to the Senior Director, Youth Leadership and involves periodic travel for conferences, site visits, summits, and team retreats, along with occasional scheduled evening programming.
Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, launch, and distribution cycle of the Active Minds Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund microgrants
- Establish equity criteria and maintain demographic tracking to center BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and under-resourced communities
- Facilitate virtual and in-person Youth Champion workshops and Connection sessions for adult stakeholders
- Track project milestones, partner interactions, grant awards, and participant data using Salesforce and ClickUp
- Collaborate with school districts and internal teams to integrate peer-led mental health strategies into Multi-Tiered System of Supports frameworks
- Partner with the Development Team to cultivate K-12 and funding partnerships and contribute to grant proposals and reports
- Manage program budgets, disbursements, fiscal compliance, and timely stipend and grant payments
- Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Manager, Middle School Engagement and assigned interns
- Represent the organization externally as a subject matter expert at working groups, symposia, and conferences
Requirements
- Have at least six years of professional experience in K-12 schools, higher education, or youth-serving organizations
- Demonstrate a track record of cultivating relationships with adult and caregiver stakeholders such as teachers and school counselors
- Possess expertise in youth development, student mentorship, and leadership coaching for youth-led projects
- Demonstrate experience in program design, project management, and cross-functional deliverable coordination
- Have experience designing and facilitating adult learning or interactive youth programming in virtual and in-person settings
- Bring a demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice with experience in culturally responsive programming
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills for translating data into narratives and reports
- Be willing and able to travel periodically for summits, site visits, conferences, and retreats, alongside occasional evening programming
- Show proficiency with collaborative technology, Google Workspace, project management software, and CRM systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Company Wide Mental Health Days
- 401(k) Matching
- HSA and FSA Options
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Stipends
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What is the salary range for this position?
The initial salary range is $80,850 to $91,700 per year, sitting within the Level 4 salary band with potential to grow up to $113,400 over time.
Is this a remote position?
The posting specifies that the location is flexible and that the environment is friendly to remote working, but the role also requires periodic travel for conferences, site visits, summits, and team retreats.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Who does this role supervise?
The Senior Manager directly supervises the Manager, Middle School Engagement and any assigned interns.
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