SYPI Program Manager: Lead Grantee Support & Impact

About Indiana Youth Institute:

Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) believes every Indiana child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We strengthen the professionals, organizations, and communities that shape the lives of children and youth. Through research, practical resources, strategic grants, and statewide partnerships, we help Indiana's youth-serving sector make informed decisions and achieve greater impact. Our work is guided by the values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, integrity, and impact.

IYI is a growing organization that embraces perpetual change and continuous improvement. We are always looking for better ways to serve the youth sector, respond to emerging needs, and strengthen outcomes for children and families. Our team is curious, adaptable, and committed to learning. We seek individuals who are energized by meaningful work, motivated by results, and excited to help shape the future of an organization dedicated to improving the lives of Indiana's children and families.

IYI is Looking for a SYPI Program Manager W
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• Believes in the power of youth-serving professionals to strengthen young people and communities.
• Balances strategic thinking with strong execution and follow through.
• Has a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to adapt as organizational and program needs evolve.
• Is organized, dependable, and follows through on commitments.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Special Projects, the SYPI Program Manager will be play a critical role in project management, developing strategic direction for supporting grantees, and successful execution of the SYPI Program.

These are full-time, fixed-term positions funded through a time-limited grant. The positions are currently funded through December 31, 2029
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Why This Role Matters

The SYPI Program Manager plays an essential role in strengthening the organizations that strengthen Indiana's children and youth. Through strategic leadership of the Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI) initiative, this role equips youth-serving organizations with the support, resources, and guidance they need to build organizational capacity, expand their impact, and create better outcomes for young people across the state.

As the SYPI initiative grows and evolves, this role helps ensure that grantees receive consistent guidance, meaningful support, and high-quality resources while maintaining accountability to program goals and grant requirements. By fostering strong partnerships, supporting organizational growth, and driving successful program implementation, the SYPI Program Manager contributes directly to stronger youth-serving organizations and better outcomes for Indiana's children and youth.

Success in This Role

• Empower youth-serving organizations to grow stronger, more sustainable, and better equipped to serve children, youth, and families.
• Build lasting partnerships grounded in trust, collaboration, responsiveness, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Lead the SYPI initiative with excellence by coordinating complex projects, supporting grantees, and ensuring successful implementation of program goals and grant requirements.
• Anticipate needs, navigate challenges, and develop practical solutions that keep projects moving forward while strengthening the participant experience.
• Translate strategy into measurable impact by using data, technical assistance, and relationship building to advance organizational capacity and improve outcomes for Indiana's children and youth.

Core responsibilities will Include (but not be limited to):

SYPI Project Implementation & Management (45%)

Leads the implementation of the SYPI program for grantees, in partnership with the Vice President of Special Projects.

• Manages timelines, project plans, and reporting expectations to ensure timely and successful completion of the SYPI program.
• Follow all regulations related to projects and ensure grantees follow funding requirements.

SYPI Grantee Technical Assistance and Customer Service (45%)

Supports the cohort of grantees throughout the grant period through consistent engagement, identifying opportunities for assistance and problem solving.

• Provides technical assistance to and builds relationships with a large group of SYPI grantees throughout the grant period.
• Identify needs and opportunities to provide meaningful support and resources to grantees as they implement their projects.
• Support the ideation, development, and implementation of webinars, convenings, and…