Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator

Lead Child & Youth Program CoordinatorOpen Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator leads the planning, execution, and oversight of comprehensive youth development and family readiness programs for the Wyoming Army National Guard. This position advances the department's strategic mission by establishing resilient support systems for military youth and families, directly enhancing service member retention, deployment readiness, and overall family well-being across the state.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidaysRetirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure futureFlexible schedules and work-life balance optionsMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesand MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.govHuman Resource Contact: Beth Baker View email address on click.appcast.io FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.Plan, design, coordinate, and execute statewide child and youth initiatives, seasonal camps, life-skills workshops, and educational activities tailored to Wyoming National Guard families.Personnel Supervision & Volunteer Oversight: Directly supervise the Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) and manage the recruitment, screening, training, and oversight of program volunteers in compliance with child safety standards.Statewide Outreach & Marketing: Develop and execute outreach strategies, informational briefings, and communications to identify and engage geographically dispersed Guard youth and families across Wyoming.Deployment & Reintegration Support: Provide specialized support services, resiliency education, and resources to military youth and families throughout all phases of the deployment and reintegration cycle.Community & Inter-Agency Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with school districts, state agencies, community organizations, and 4-H programs to leverage external resources and support networks.State Youth Council Leadership: Advise, mentor, and facilitate the Wyoming National Guard State Youth Council to cultivate youth leadership, civic engagement, and peer support networks.Reporting, Compliance & Assessment: Track program metrics, conduct evaluations, maintain compliance records, and submit regular operational reports to State Family Program leadership.Budget & Resource Management: Monitor program operating funds, coordinate event logistics, manage equipment and supplies, and ensure adherence to National Guard Bureau fiscal policies.QualificationsPREFERENCES: Position requires an associate degree (bachelor's preferred) in child development, education, youth development, or a related behavioral science field. Mandatory credentials include CPR/First Aid/AED certification, a valid state driver's license, and successful completion of Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) and State Child Abuse and Neglect background checks prior to employment. KNOWLEDGE:Position requires knowledge of military culture, child and youth development principles, and DoD/NGB child protection regulations.Essential skills include large-scale event logistics, personnel and volunteer supervision, public speaking, and youth crisis de-escalation.Critical abilities and competencies include community networking, rural outreach, independent decision-making, program compliance reporting, confidentiality, and adaptability.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences"Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:CHALLENGES Describe the most typical, and the most complex problems or challenges that are handled by this position. Typical problems: Engaging geographically dispersed and rural military families across the state. Managing volunteer recruitment, vetting, and background check turnaround times. Overcoming low event participation and scheduling conflicts with school calendars. Resolving last-minute event logistics, venue changes, and seasonal weather disruptions. Most complex problems or challenges: De-escalating acute behavioral, emotional, or mental health crises related to parental deployment. Enforcing zero-defect compliance with Department of Defense and National Guard child protection policies. Navigating inter-agency resource and facility gaps in communities lacking military infrastructure. Balancing direct youth programming demands with subordinate staff supervision and federal reporting deadlines.NOTES:FLSA: Non-ExemptSupplemental InformationAgency number, name and division (This is used for recruitment purposes) Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.