UTNG Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $20.87 - $35.85 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 11/9/2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Utah National Guard is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to serve as the Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC). In this vital statewide leadership role, you will be the designated youth subject matter expert and primary point of contact for the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Program at Joint Forces Headquarters-State.

Operating under the direction of the State Family Program Director (SFPD), you will champion the resilience, well-being, and social enrichment of Army National Guard dependent children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years. You will build community networks, guide military youth through the unique challenges of deployment cycles, and lead high-impact statewide camps, events, and education.

• Curriculum & Program Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and execute age-appropriate youth curriculum, activities, and enrichment programs for dependent children ages 6 weeks through 18 years. Deliver life skills and resiliency training tailored for military youth.
• Signature Statewide Events: Organize and host major annual events, including one Regional Youth Symposium, two Month of the Military Child celebrations, and one to two multi-day youth resiliency camps annually.
• Deployment & Yellow Ribbon Integration: Facilitate Yellow Ribbon pre- and post-deployment events. Expand multi-channel and digital communication pipelines to connect with youth of deployed Service Members and geographically dispersed military families.
• Volunteer Leadership & Supervision: Recruit, train, and manage a statewide network of adult volunteers. Provide on-site supervision, guidance, and mentorship to subordinate Child and Youth Program Coordinators as staffing authorizations permit.
• Community Partnerships & Resources: Cultivate productive partnerships with local, state, and private youth-serving organizations. Establish and maintain a comprehensive directory of military community resources and a robust CYS curriculum library.
• Financial Management: Develop, submit, and execute the annual spend plan aligned with the Annual Funding Program (AFP). The first 3 to 6 months will focus closely on program calendaring, budget training, and fiscal execution with the SFPD.
• Compliance & Quality Metrics: Ensure adherence to National Guard Bureau and Department of the Army standards, including CNGBI 1800.02A, AR 608-10, DoDI 6060.02, and DoDI 6060.04. Maintain inspection readiness utilizing the Child and Youth Program Inspection Management System (CYP-IMS) for National Guard Family Program (NGFP) certification.
• Public Outreach & Representation: Create marketing materials, event flyers, publications, and program updates. Represent the Child and Youth Program at conferences, community outreach events, and high-visibility state military functions.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), social media platforms, and basic digital design/publication software.
• Background Check & Clearances:
  Ability to successfully pass and maintain both state and federal government criminal history checks (AD 2014-23).
• Health & Medical Screenings:
  Compliance with mandatory child-care personnel medical directives, including…