Youth Program Manager - Trellis

(Full Time, Permanent Opportunity) Based in Phoenixville, PA.

Trellis for Tomorrow is hiring a Youth Program Manager to guide teens and young adults through hands‑on garden-based learning and leadership experiences. The role combines meaningful outdoor work with program planning and mentorship—perfect for someone who appreciates experiential learning and loves seeing youth thrive.

• Plan and deliver programming for SEED Skills spring, summer, and fall and the SEED Leaders cohort.
• Plan and manage implementation of the GROW Careers internship program.
• Support program planning and delivery for the Trellis Alumni Project to provide opportunities for further development of youth after SEED and GROW.
• Recruit youth participants; support schedules, communications, measurement, and program logistics for all programs.
• Stay current on best practices in youth development, SEL, and out‑of‑school‑time programming.
• Assist with garden installations and other agricultural program team projects as needed.
• Some early‑morning and weekend hours required; remote work opportunities are limited.

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing or delivering programs and at least 2 years working with adolescents.
• Experience or training in sustainable agriculture strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of youth development, SEL, trauma‑informed care, and conflict management practices.
• Excellent project management, program/curriculum development, and verbal & written communication skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors for long hours in diverse weather conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Reliable transportation; will need to travel between sites during the day.
• Required state and federal clearances for working with youth.
• Minimum of 2 professional references.

• Charismatic Leadership – Capacity to engage, coach, and inspire change in others.
• Achievement Motivation – Drive and commitment to succeed, goal oriented.
• Organization/Time Management – Effective prioritization during unsupervised work.
• Accountability/Locus of Control – Responsibility for one’s own success or failure.
• Communication (oral and written) – Ability to articulate well and be easily understood.
• Connector – Ability to build genuine connections with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Emotional Stability/Adaptability – Functions effectively even when faced with uncertainty or stressful situations, able to adjust quickly.
• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to empathize and understand the emotions and motivations that underlie human behavior.

• Medical and dental insurance plan with employer contribution.
• Retirement plan with non‑elective 2% annual employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policy.
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years.
• Pet friendly office.
• Regular, customized professional development plans.
• Supportive, mission‑driven team culture.

Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Trellis for Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For a full copy of Trellis’ anti‑harassment and discrimination policy, including grievance procedures, please review the policy.

Should you require a translation of this document into another language or an audio version, please call 610‑886‑4901. At this time, Trellis for Tomorrow cannot hire from outside of the US or pay for relocation.