Youth Program Manager - Trellis

Youth Program Manager - Trellis for Tomorrow

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Based in Phoenixville, PA,
Trellis for Tomorrow is a nonprofit that delivers experiential programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food security that provide practical and behavioral life skills for youth and adults. Serving the greater Philadelphia area, our aim is to foster compassion and resilience in people and inspire them to build sustainable communities.

Our youth development programs provide a variety of learning and work experiences, entrepreneurial training, and structured leadership opportunities for teens and young adults.

Trellis also offers programs that engage more than 20 local organizations and their constituents in impactful volunteer initiatives, and through the guided stewardship of organic gardens where food is grown and donated to neighbors in need.

For more information on our mission, values, and programs, please visit .

The following job description is for a position within our Programs Team and will contribute substantively to the aims detailed above.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to grow, lead, and make an impact in their communities?

Trellis for Tomorrow is hiring a Youth Program Manager to guide teens and young adults through hands‑on garden‑based learning and leadership experiences.

This full‑time role combines meaningful outdoor work with program planning and mentorship — perfect for someone who appreciates experiential learning and loves seeing youth thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Youth Program Manager to lead, coordinate, and help deliver Trellis youth development programs, including SEED Skills
, GROW Careers
, and the Trellis Alumni Project
.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is ready to invest multiple years in growing and refining Trellis for Tomorrow’s youth programs.

We’re seeking someone who values long‑term relationship building, sustained impact, and the ongoing evolution of our programs.

The role combines curriculum planning, program delivery, and direct work with teens and young adults.

The ideal candidate is a mature professional with considerable experience leading youth programs who blends compassion and humor with confident leadership to inspire young people to rise up, bring their best selves forward, and grow a safe and structured environment.

• Plan and deliver programming for SEED Skills spring, summer, and fall programming and the SEED Leaders cohort.
• Plan and manage the implementation of the GROW Careers internship program.
• Support program planning and delivery for the Trellis Alumni Project that provides 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 are required; remote work opportunities are limited.

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's anti‑harassment and discrimination policy, including grievance procedures, please refer to the policy documentation.

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At this time, Trellis for Tomorrow cannot hire from outside of the US or pay for relocation.

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5…