Candidates must demonstrate excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and information technology communication skills. The candidate should have a deep understanding of youth development and be able to design and implement a program that responds to community strengths, assets, and needs, and leads to positive changes and impact within the community and beyond. Additional position requirements include:

· A Master’s Degree is required from an accredited institution in education, human/youth development, sociology, science, or a related field.
· A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with external and internal stakeholders.
· Experience in managing people and evidence of effective interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).
· Experience in public speaking and written business-level communication.
· Initiative and creativity – ability to start and complete a project with minimal supervision; self-directed.
· Ability to adapt as circumstances warrant.
· Willingness to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility, and the ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the audience.
· Ability to work cooperatively and communicate with staff and clientele.
· Experience working with diverse audiences and communities.
· Experience establishing, leading, and/or serving partnerships and coalitions.
· Demonstrated computer literacy – Microsoft Office and other Windows software.
· Flexibility – the ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
· Conducting community needs assessments, grant writing, and management, and applied research.
· Local, regional, and (limited) statewide travel is required; personal transportation is required.