Assistant Manager, SRF Youth Services

Assistant Manager - SRF Youth Services

Remote position - but must reside in CA (preferably Southern California)

Short Description  

Yogananda Seva, Inc., a California-based religious nonprofit services organization, is seeking an Assistant Manager for the SRF Youth Services program.  

This position serves as the second-in-command within the program, which oversees all programming for children, teens, and potentially parents in the future. Reporting directly to the Youth Services Manager, the role combines leadership of specific programs with strategic support for broader initiatives. 

This role serves in a culture of service, harmony and guru-seva, practices sensitivity and respect towards diverse world cultures, and performs duties in alignment with SRF/VLD aims, ideals and core values. 

Supervisory Responsibilities  

• Assist the Youth Services Manager in overseeing, guiding and leading a vibrant community of 150+ active volunteers across various volunteer teams within SRF Youth Services, with potential responsibility of supervising staff as needed.  

• Responsible for ensuring Youth Services programs and projects are completed in a timely manner with full adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Strategic Planning 

• Actively participate in strategic visioning, annual budgeting, and operational planning for SRF Youth Services  

• Program Management  

• Oversee and manage all Youth Services online programs for children, teens, and families, including but not limited to:   

• Online Summer Program  

• Fall and Spring How to Live classes  

• Volunteer Leadership  

• Guide, nurture and lead a community of 150+ active across various volunteer teams.  

• Plan and prioritize engagement initiatives for volunteer growth, retention, and continuous capability development.  

• Prepare and facilitate group meetings, establishing strong orientation, and a deeply collaborative work culture.  

• Cross-Department Collaboration  

• Serve as a liaison with SRF stakeholders and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth operations and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration.  

• Event Planning  

• Plan and execute in-person local and regional seminars for teachers and chairpersons, ensuring maximum impact and engagement with the help of volunteers.  

• Plan and implement in-person offerings for children and teens with the help of volunteer teams. 

• Growth and Support for Sunday Schools  

• Support the health and growth of in-person Sunday Schools through teacher and chairperson engagement, meetings and training. 

• Reporting, Compliance and Continuous Improvement  

• Monitor program status and share accurate and timely reporting as needed 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, standards, and specifications
• Assist Youth Services Manager in conducting risk analyses across all Youth Services programs, report identified risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation 
  

• Implementation of the Youth Services Youth Protection (YPP) Program 

• Coordination of Youth Services Convocation offerings 

• Development of comprehensive training programs for teachers 

• Development of relevant technology solutions for Youth Services 

• Other initiatives and duties as needed 

Skills/Abilities  

• SRF/YSS Kriyaban status required; membership in the Voluntary League of Disciples highly preferred  

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build positive relationships  

• Good planning, organizing and coordination skills 

• Forward-looking mindset with the ability to translate ideas into action 

• Proficient in managing complex workflows with good problem-solving skills  

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Keen attention to detail and high comfort with change management   

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and ability to learn new tools and applications 

• Deep attunement to SRF’s mission, values, and spiritual culture, with the ability to integrate these principles into decision-making, team leadership, and program development. 

Education and Experience 

• A bachelor’s degree is required (bachelor's or master's degree in child education or a related field would be highly preferred) 

• Proven work experience in program management and/or volunteer management  

• Strong working knowledge of operations management 

• Experience as professional educator required  

• A minimum of two years of experience with SRF’s Youth Services Department or Sunday Schools at Centers or Temples is required 

Physical Requirements  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds 
  

Equipment Requirements  

• Computer with camera and microphone 

• Smart phone 

• Access to high-speed internet   

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