Supervisor - Youth & Education

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Program Supervisor - Youth & Education oversees IRC’s portfolio of after-school, weekend, and summer academic and mentoring programs that serve humanitarian immigrant youth and their families, with a primary focus on youth aged 12‑24. The supervisor leads program delivery; supervises a team of staff; contributes to program development and serves as a liaison between IRC, public schools, families, and youth program partners.

This position reports to the Program Manager, supports 2‑3 direct reports and collaborates closely with program leads across the office.

• Lead the youth team broadly, with a focus on implementing current grants and programs to achieve desired outcomes.
• Identify youth and education needs in the community. Review best practices and make data‑driven decisions to support these needs.
• Supervise program coordinators and support program staff as they implement evidence‑based programs in line with RAI network approaches and youth & education standards.
• Support local leadership in determining program vision, updating program design, reviewing and potentially adapting or expanding program offerings.
• Coordinate closely with other IRC departments to ensure seamless client service delivery, using a client‑centered service model.
• Guide youth program policies and procedures. Ensure these align with organizational, federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, including safeguarding, safety, security, data management, confidentiality, etc.

• Supervise a team in accordance with IRC’s People Manager Standards; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and support the professional development of program staff.
• Represent the youth team at conferences, working groups and in other contexts.

• Lead program implementation and compliance, with a focus on achieving desired program outcomes and maintaining compliance and documentation per funder requirements.
• Submit accurate and timely program reports including data and narrative, highlighting successes and making recommendations to overcome challenges.
• Manage program expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
• Represent the Youth & Education team when collaborating with partner agencies, public schools, community members, funders and potential funders.
• Sustain and grow partnerships with the local school districts and other strategic partners.
• Support program development. Work with the development team, program manager and deputy director to identify and secure grants to sustain and grow programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; advanced degree in education, child psychology, public administration, social work, international affairs or other relevant field.

• Minimum of three years progressive work experience in education and/or youth development.
• Minimum of one year’s experience leading education programs including program design and development, staff supervision, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with English Language learners.

• Proven organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines.…