Girls Inc. of Chattanooga has an opening for a Manager of Teen Programs. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology or sociology or related area and three years experience in program and staff management. Preference will be given to candidates who have at least 2 years experience working with youth ages 12-18 and a demonstrated track record of success. Reliable transportation is a must. Ability to work effectively in a high paced environment is required.

The Manager of Teen Programs oversees the day-to-day operation of Girls Inc. of Chattanooga’s in-school and after-school programs, spring and fall break camps, and summer career academies for teens. The Manager reports to the Director of Program Operations and is responsible for maintaining quality and up-to-date programming.

The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory, strategic planning, organizational, outreach, and written, presentation and verbal communication skills. Candidates must also have experience developing partnerships, understand the developmental stages of teens, be comfortable with social media and other technology, and educated about social advocacy. The Manager of Teen Programs is the expert on all issues facing teen girls and must have the expertise to adjust program curricula as needed.

Candidates must have a passion for excellence, a commitment to improving the lives and opportunities for girls and a clear vision for guiding them to futures of success.

Candidates for the Manager of Teen Programs must be available for evening and some weekend programs.

Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@girlsincofchatt.org or mail it to Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, Employment Opportunities, 709 South Greenwood Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Girls Incorporated® of Chattanooga is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1961 to support the needs of all girls by educating them to take risks, to speak their minds, to advocate healthy lifestyle choices, to protect their rights and to strive for academic excellence. We inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and boldsm by providing a healthy and positive environment where girls can enjoy being girls; by providing enriching programs that nurture their capacity for personal achievement, confident adulthood, and economic independence; and by advocating for an equitable society.

Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga is committed to diversity and to providing equal opportunities for all the girls we serve. In addition, it is our philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants for employment fairly and without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, political belief, gender identity, HIV status or other non-job-related factors, as required and defined by law.