Individual Placement Program Manager; Taos or Albuquerque

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Management Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $61,500.00 To $66,500.00 Annually

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC), located in New Mexico, is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico’s youth and young adults. We are a stepping stone to new opportunities and we inspire Corps members to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corps members discover the potential for leading healthy, productive lives.

Position Type:
Year-round, full time, 8am-5pm M-F, with additional time as required by program schedule.

Salary:
Exempt, salaried, $61,500 - $66,500 per year, depending on experience.

Apply By:
October 10, 2026

Start Date:

Fall/Winter 2026

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (100% covered by RMYC), Flexible Spending Account, Simple IRA, Life Insurance, $250 Annual Wellness Benefit and a generous paid time off policy.

Reports to:

Conservation Program Director

Location:

Taos, NM RMYC Office OR Albuquerque, NM, RMYC Office. This position requires physical presence in office and field settings with travel throughout the State.

The Individual Placement (IP) Program Manager leads the growth and day-to-day management of Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Individual Placement Program, serving as its forward-facing ambassador and primary representative to partners across New Mexico. The manager develops and maintains local, state, and federal partnerships; secures placement opportunities; and oversees a program portfolio of approximately $2 million. This individual will supervise multiple Individual Placement Coordinators and provide indirect oversight of Individual Placements.

The manager also guides the systems-based implementation of orientation, training, risk management, reporting, and annual evaluation, while strengthening the systems that support high quality programming and compliance with grant and funding requirements.

Oversee the effective recruiting and personnel management for Individual Placements working on a wide range of projects throughout New Mexico. This includes the oversight of the hiring, training, supervision, and performance management of Individual Placements as well as the direct management of at least two Individual Placement Coordinators working in both RMYC offices.

Ensure compliance with programmatic and organizational policies, provide clear direction on scope of work and personal expectations and manage performance and disciplinary actions in alignment with RMYC values.

Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes professional development and team cohesion across all levels of program staff.

Work independently and provide support to the Executive Director, Conservation Program Director, and Development Director in the active participation in the expansion of existing partnerships and the development of new partnerships to foster and support the IP Program through grants, agreements, foundations, donor solicitation, and more.

Collaborate with Conservation Program staff to identify technical and non-technical capacity needs to fulfill all training and orientation needs for the Individual Placement Program. Likewise, work with Conservation staff to provide support with crew program orientation and training when needed and capacity is available.

Identify and seek out additional program opportunities unique to the Individual Placement environment as well as community collaboration efforts and community partnerships.

Working with organizational leadership and IP Coordinators, solicit, plan, and coordinate partnerships, initiatives, and projects, ensuring appropriate alignment with capacity, timelines, and organizational priorities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners and funders, maintaining strong relationships and consistent communication.

Establish and maintain an annual project calendar for all program needs, ensuring meaningful projects are fulfilling IP and partnership needs and making adjustments as needed to respond to partner and project needs.

Evaluate and monitor programs and projects to ensure…