Manager, Jr. Youth Programs STEM Leaders (Grades 6-10)
Visions of Science Network for Learning
- Toronto, ON
- $70,000 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- The STEM Leaders: Elevate program (Grades 6-8) supports and introduces youth as they explore STEM, dProgramming centres on curiosity, belonging and foundational skills development, helping youth see themselves as capable STEM learners and leaders.
- The STEM Leaders: Empower program (Grades 9-10) ensures continuity of support and strengthens leadership, confidence and STEM identity in early high-school youth through experiential learning, mentorship and ongoing academic support. Youth explore career pathways, apply foundational STEM skills, and build social-emotional and academic readiness required to thrive in high school and beyond.
- Contract Type/Term: Full-time, Indefinite
- Start Date: March 30, 2026
- Hours of Work: 35 hours/week
- Vacancy Type: Existing
- Location: Toronto-based hybrid model, working at 71 Regent Park Boulevard, Toronto, ON
- Available Positions: 1
- Salary: $70,000 CAD
- Reports to: Sr. Director, Youth Programs
- Deadline to Apply: Apply by March 20, 2026 for full consideration. Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and this posting will remain open until the position is filled.
- 23 paid days off in your first year, including 13 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums) and 10 scheduled paid office closure days (winter holidays and select long weekends)
- Flexible work options, including a hybrid model - program staff are expected to be in person for key program delivery and development days, with flexibility to work remotely on non-program days depending on needs of the team
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Flexible savings options, with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP, TFSA, or FHSA after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Fridays year-round
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered through Support & Growth
- Lead the planning, design, standardization, and execution of Elevate and Empower programming (Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-10), including workshops, field trips, seasonal gathering, career panels, job shadowing and other initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and measurable outcomes across cohorts.
- Lead the planning, design, standardization, and execution of STEM workshops, career exposure, academic readiness and personal development opportunities that prepare youth for long-term STEM Success.
- Design and continuously improve curriculum and experiential learning frameworks that advance STEM exposure, academic readiness, leadership development, and long-term high-school and postsecondary success.
- Develop adaptable yet standardized curriculum models that meet the distinct developmental needs of middle school and early high school students while maintaining program integrity and scalability.
- Refine program infrastructure and playbooks that allow for growth and replication across cohorts, sites, and partnerships.
- Directly manage and develop facilitators and coordinators, setting clear performance expectations, delivering ongoing coaching, and ensuring excellence in program facilitation.
- Lead staff training, and development to build facilitation capacity, youth-centered practice, and operational excellence. Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to teams.
- Cultivate a high-performance, inclusive team culture grounded in accountability, equity, and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear facilitation standards, program quality benchmarks, and feedback loops to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Strategically develop and steward youth, partners, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to skill development, job shadowing, and career exposure opportunities aligned with program outcomes.
- Implement structured caregiver engagement strategies, including regular communications, progress updates, program outcomes and milestone celebrations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to expand learning opportunities, cultivate leadership, apply foundational STEM skills, strengthen social-emotional and academic readiness, and deepen long-term engagement with youth participants.
- Own program data integrity within Salesforce (CRM), ensuring accurate attendance, internship placements, engagement tracking, and outcome reporting.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze program and learning outcomes (e.g.,STEM awareness, knowledge and engagement metrics), and use data to inform strategic improvements.
- Lead planning and execution of flagship events including showcases, summits, and networking experiences with strong operational oversight.
- Manage program budgets, forecast expenses, and ensure responsible resource allocation in collaboration with Operations and Finance.
- Implement structured feedback systems (surveys, focus groups, youth program & progress tracking) to drive continuous program refinement and readiness for scale.
- Build and standardize program systems, documentation, and workflows to support organizational growth and scalability.
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., education, youth development, STEM, career development, community work) or equivalent experience.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development.
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in youth programming, education, or experiential learning environments, including direct management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing mentorship, internship, or work-integrated learning programs at scale.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and accountability.
- Strong systems orientation, including proficiency in Salesforce (CRM), data tracking, reporting, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms (e.g., Asana).
- Experience building program infrastructure, developing curriculum, and implementing standardized processes.
- Program Strategy & Execution: Proven ability to design, standardize, and deliver high-impact youth programming aligned to measurable outcomes.
- Advanced Youth-Centered Facilitation: Skilled at engaging senior youth and alumni in leadership, career readiness, and professional skill development.
- Team Leadership & Performance Management: Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop staff while holding clear expectations and accountability standards.
- Strategic Partnership Development: Ability to build, formalize, and steward long-term partnerships that generate tangible opportunities for youth and alumni.
- Equity-Driven Approach: Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible environments for underrepresented communities.
- Executive-Level Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across youth, families, staff, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Data & Systems Leadership: High fluency in Salesforce (CRM), monitoring & evaluation frameworks, KPI development, and data-informed decision-making.
- Strategic Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to anticipate growth needs, proactively improve systems, and drive innovation within evolving program environments.
- Experience working with underserved or equity-deserving communities
- STEM, youth development, or work-integrated learning experience.
- Familiarity with local youth-serving organizations, school systems, and postsecondary pathways.
- Salesforce or CRM experience.
- Resume
- Statement of Interest (max. 1 page)
- 2-3 Professional References (references will only be contacted at a later stage in the hiring process, and only after informing candidates in advance)