TEENS, Inc.is a Nederland, Colorado based non-profit organization with the mission to support, educate and empower youth and their families to make healthy choices and thrive. Chinook West is an alternative High School serving youth who have struggled in the traditional school system. Please check out our website, www.teensinc.org, to gain an understanding of our organization and its different facets! 

Job Description: 

The Program Manager (PM) Position at TEENS, Inc is an exciting opportunity to collaborate within various programs across the TEENS, Inc. organization; both out of school activities (outdoor leadership, youth employment and recreation) and working with our alternative high school Chinook West. The PM will work directly with youth in a supervisory role focused on building strong relationships and upholding high expectations. This is a direct service position, meaning that the applicant should expect to be working directly with youth 25-35 hours per week. Job Duties include the following: 

● Support students in Chinook West through advising, teaching elective classes, helping prepare lunches, communicating with parents and students, and helping with field trips. (Aug-May). 

● Plan for and attend outdoor activities and field trips for Chinook West High School students. 

● Help facilitate Chinook West Outdoor Leadership programs, a 2-3 night camping trip in Fall, winter sports week, and a 5-6 night camping trip in the Spring. 

● Work as an admin support staff for our TeamWorks program in the summer (June-July) and help with some programmatic prep work throughout the year. 

● Help out with after school programs at the teen center and afterschool outdoor leadership trips. 

Job Details: 

o 32-40 hours/week hourly position with potential to move to full time salary 

o Start date: ASAP

o Pay:$20-$24/hr DOE plus option for benefits including health insurance 

o Flexibility is of the utmost importance in this position. 

o Position is based in Nederland, Colorado 

Qualifications: 

o At least 1 year previous leadership experience with youth 

o Ability to work collaboratively with co-leaders/workers 

o Exceptional organizational, leadership and communication skills. 

o Willingness to submit a driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van. 

o High level of group management and facilitation skills 

o Risk management and decision making proficiency 

o Flexibility and adaptability 

o Effective and inclusive leadership skills 

o High capacity for communication and providing and accepting feedback 

o Must be aligned with our Core Values: Youth Voices, Believing in Possibilities, Relationships, Honesty and Integrity. 

o Ability to use challenges and experiences to foster learning among youth groups. 

o Experience and excitement for working with youth in various settings and capacities. o A strong sense of humor and desire to grow both personally and professionally. 

o Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid Certificate 

Please send a resume and cover letter to ariel@teensinc.org