Youth Development Director Jobs
Youth Development Director jobs are open across nonprofits, school districts, community organizations, and government agencies, at every level from program coordinator to senior director, with specializations in after-school programming, workforce readiness, and social-emotional learning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Title
Youth Development and 4-H County Agent l, ll, or lll (Macon, Barbour, Bullock, Montgomery, and Lowndes Counties)
Status
Full Time
Job Summary
This position seeks a highly qualified candidate. The Agent will oversee all duties related to providing direct assistance to county clientele across all counties within TUCEP’s service region, with a focus on Youth Development programming in this area. Additionally, this position will assist other agents’/resource specialists/interns in planning, implementing, and reporting their activities for TUCEP. This position is essential to the alignment of all programs delivered across all 20-plus counties served, ensuring they align with accepted USDA outputs and outcomes, as well as other USDA-designated regulations. This position is reported directly to the District Agent. Also, this position will be held at the Macon County Extension office and will be responsible for Macon, Barbour, Bullock, Montgomery, and Lowndes counties.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop and prepare plans of work based on Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program Plan of Work in Youth Development and 4-H.
- Assisting in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of Extension and related programs in Youth Development and 4-H.
- Prepare timely staff reports as required.
- Evaluate educational activities and program results as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain a local Extension Advisory Council.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
- Participate in in-service training, formal coursework, and short courses.
- Publicize ongoing educational and public relations programs to inform organizations, agencies, and the public of programs and activities.
- Provide leadership directly to clientele by contacts, other agents, faculty, and agencies.
- Work closely with Agriculture and Natural Resource and Family, Home, and Consumer Science Agents to build comprehensive programming in assigned counties.
- Meet the community needs related to diverse audiences.
- Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with CAENS faculty and staff members based on critical issues and conducts promotional efforts to expand public knowledge of extension programs.
- Utilizes current TU’s research data and information on emerging issues in community development and teaching and demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities, organizations, and networking with community leaders.
- Serve on Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program Committee for ExERT, B1W Summit, TAPS, and Farmers Conference.
- Other duties assigned by the Extension Administrator or the District Agent that support the mission of Tuskegee University and the Cooperative Extension Program.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a closely related field is required.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and work within teams.
- Must be able to teach effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a closely related field is desired.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and occasionally climb.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
- Ability to set up and take down tables, chairs, displays, and equipment for meetings and educational events.
- Ability to travel throughout the county and attend off-site programs, workshops, camps, and community activities.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, volunteers, and community members.
Skills and Attributes
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with youth, parents, volunteers, educators, and community members.
2. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, organize, and coordinate youth development programs, activities, workshops, and community events.
3. Youth Development: Knowledge of youth education, mentoring, leadership development, and programs that promote personal growth and positive decision-making.
4. Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects, schedules, meetings, and program activities.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
6. Program Planning and Evaluation: Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate educational programs to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved.
7. Community Engagement: Ability to build partnerships with schools, community organizations, parents, volunteers, and local agencies.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify challenges, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions.
Posting Detail Information
Will this position require travel?
Yes
Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
Yes
Open Date
11/12/2026
Close Date
02/28/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire.
Position Title
Youth Development and 4-H County Agent l, ll, or lll (Macon, Barbour, Bullock, Montgomery, and Lowndes Counties)
Status
Full Time
Job Summary
This position seeks a highly qualified candidate. The Agent will oversee all duties related to providing direct assistance to county clientele across all counties within TUCEP’s service region, with a focus on Youth Development programming in this area. Additionally, this position will assist other agents’/resource specialists/interns in planning, implementing, and reporting their activities for TUCEP. This position is essential to the alignment of all programs delivered across all 20-plus counties served, ensuring they align with accepted USDA outputs and outcomes, as well as other USDA-designated regulations. This position is reported directly to the District Agent. Also, this position will be held at the Macon County Extension office and will be responsible for Macon, Barbour, Bullock, Montgomery, and Lowndes counties.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop and prepare plans of work based on Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program Plan of Work in Youth Development and 4-H.
- Assisting in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of Extension and related programs in Youth Development and 4-H.
- Prepare timely staff reports as required.
- Evaluate educational activities and program results as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain a local Extension Advisory Council.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
- Participate in in-service training, formal coursework, and short courses.
- Publicize ongoing educational and public relations programs to inform organizations, agencies, and the public of programs and activities.
- Provide leadership directly to clientele by contacts, other agents, faculty, and agencies.
- Work closely with Agriculture and Natural Resource and Family, Home, and Consumer Science Agents to build comprehensive programming in assigned counties.
- Meet the community needs related to diverse audiences.
- Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with CAENS faculty and staff members based on critical issues and conducts promotional efforts to expand public knowledge of extension programs.
- Utilizes current TU’s research data and information on emerging issues in community development and teaching and demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities, organizations, and networking with community leaders.
- Serve on Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program Committee for ExERT, B1W Summit, TAPS, and Farmers Conference.
- Other duties assigned by the Extension Administrator or the District Agent that support the mission of Tuskegee University and the Cooperative Extension Program.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a closely related field is required.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and work within teams.
- Must be able to teach effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a closely related field is desired.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and occasionally climb.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
- Ability to set up and take down tables, chairs, displays, and equipment for meetings and educational events.
- Ability to travel throughout the county and attend off-site programs, workshops, camps, and community activities.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, volunteers, and community members.
Skills and Attributes
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with youth, parents, volunteers, educators, and community members.
2. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, organize, and coordinate youth development programs, activities, workshops, and community events.
3. Youth Development: Knowledge of youth education, mentoring, leadership development, and programs that promote personal growth and positive decision-making.
4. Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects, schedules, meetings, and program activities.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
6. Program Planning and Evaluation: Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate educational programs to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved.
7. Community Engagement: Ability to build partnerships with schools, community organizations, parents, volunteers, and local agencies.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify challenges, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions.
Posting Detail Information
Will this position require travel?
Yes
Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
Yes
Open Date
11/12/2026
Close Date
02/28/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire.
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Who's Hiring
- YMCA of Greater Houston70
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America19
- YMCA18
- American Heart Association10
- Little Flower Children and Family Services7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in youth development director jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, education, public health, or a related field
- Five or more years of direct experience in youth programming or community services
- Demonstrated experience managing staff, volunteers, and cross-functional program teams
- Grant writing and budget management experience across public and private funding sources
- Proficiency with case management or program data systems and outcome reporting
- Current or willingness to obtain youth-serving certifications such as CPR, First Aid, or mandatory reporter training
Tips for Your Youth Development Director Job Search
Quantify program reach on your resume
Youth development directors are evaluated on scale and outcomes, so list the number of participants served, programs managed, and grant dollars overseen. Hiring managers need proof you can run operations, not just facilitate activities.
Highlight your grant writing credentials
Many youth development director roles require managing public and private funding. If you've written or managed federal, state, or foundation grants, name the funding sources and award amounts directly on your resume to stand out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists youth development director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program population served
Youth development organizations often specialize by age group, risk factor, or geography. Search for terms like 'opportunity youth,' 'transition-age youth,' or 'out-of-school time' to surface roles aligned with your direct-service background.
Prepare a portfolio of program outcomes
Bring documented evidence of impact to interviews: attendance rates, academic improvement data, participant surveys, or funder reports. Committees hiring for this role want to see that you measure what you manage and can explain results clearly.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Youth development director salaries in nonprofits often have limited flexibility, but training budgets, conference attendance, and certification reimbursement are frequently negotiable. Ask during the offer stage, not after you accept.
Youth Development Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most youth development directors?
The most active employers for youth development directors right now are YMCA of Greater Houston, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and YMCA, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, school districts, and municipal government agencies consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many youth development director jobs are remote?
About 33% of youth development director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many white-collar roles because the work is community-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include curriculum development, grant management, and regional program oversight roles that don't require daily on-site supervision.
How do you become a youth development director?
Start by building direct-service experience working with young people in after-school, workforce, or social services settings. Move into program coordination or management to develop budgeting and staff supervision skills. Pursue a relevant graduate degree in social work, education, or public administration to strengthen your candidacy for director-level roles. Earning credentials like the Certified Youth Development Professional designation signals formal commitment to the field.
Can you get hired as a youth development director without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have managed programs, supervised staff, and secured or administered grants can be competitive for director roles even without a prior director title. Employers in this field often weight demonstrated community impact and cross-sector relationships as heavily as title history. Highlighting outcomes data, coalition partnerships, and experience managing full program cycles can offset a gap in formal leadership titles.
What does the youth development director interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call, a panel interview with program staff and community stakeholders, and a final round with executive leadership or a board committee. Many organizations ask candidates to present a program vision or respond to a written scenario. Expect questions about managing conflict within teams, engaging families and community partners, and sustaining program funding through challenging budget cycles.
Where can I find and apply to youth development director jobs?
You can find and apply to youth development director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that align with your background in program management, community development, or youth services, then apply directly to each opening that fits your experience and location preferences.
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