Youth Program Manager - Arlington Community Education

Youth Program Manager - Arlington Community Education Arlington Public Schools Arlington District - Arlington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5806993 Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Terms of Employment: Full Year, Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 35 hours per week). Some evening and weekend hours as necessary. Job Description This is a full‑time/year‑round position working closely with the ACE Director to plan and execute youth enrichment programs. ACE offers hundreds of classes and special events each year that respond to community needs and interests of children, adults, and families in Arlington and surrounding communities. Qualifications Bachelor’s or higher degree Experience developing and executing community/arts/rec programs; knowledge of our specific market is a plus Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills Organized, attention to detail, ability to create and adhere to timelines Proficient in Google Suite Citizenship, residency or work visa required Responsibilities Program Development & Execution: Assist the director in strategy development, content planning, and marketing plans. Identify topics of interest for K-12 students Recruit qualified instructors/vendors and collaborate on course content and logistics Schedule classes across 9 schools and work with ACE staff on logistical support, including room assignments and equipment resources Supervise/monitor programs at schools and be on call while classes are in session Develop positive working relationships with school principals, staff, and after-school programs Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from instructors, school staff, and the public Help with student behavior management and be comfortable speaking with parents Manage day-to-day operations for VacationFun programs (February and April) Assist with catalog development, including writing and proofreading Work closely with the marketing coordinator to promote programming Evaluate data such as enrollments, evaluations, and financials to determine future programs All other duties as assigned. Reports To Director of Arlington Community Education Salary & Benefits Salary: $68,000-$72,000 per year. Eligible for health and other insurance, town retirement; sick, personal, and vacation days are earned proportionate to hours worked. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Arlington Community Education is a self-supporting program of the Arlington Public Schools. Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities, and others to apply. The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two‑way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Contact Information Jennifer Rothenberg, Director of Arlington Community Education Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education