The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a temporary Youth Development Manager to oversee the Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute (VZYLI), a paid internship program for Prince Geoge’s County high school students. The internship program equips high school leaders to be Vision Zero ambassadors, promoting awareness of vulnerable road users through events and programs, such as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, organizing community walk audits, and planning and hosting the Youth Transportation Safety Summit in collaboration with Bowie State University. The internship program is made possible through a grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office.
This is a full-time, temporary, FLSA exempt position with a salary equivalent to $62,000 a year. Pay will be prorated for the duration of employment. The position will start on July 15th, and end in early January, 2025. WABA’s standard work week is 32 hours.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with high school students, be committed to promoting non-car-centered modes of transportation, and reside in Prince George’s County. If you do not meet all of these criteria, please still apply to the position.
The Temporary Youth Development Manager will work closely with the Education Director and will collaborate with the Education Team, ensuring that the internship program is successful for FY26.
The temporary candidate will be expected to:
Outreach and Promotion of the internship program:
- Promote the internship program to PGCPS high school administrators and community partners
- Serve as the primary point of contact to partners regarding the internship program
Hiring of interns
- Collaborate with the Education Director and WABA’s Operations team to hire the youth interns
- Interview students to determine student interest and fit in the program, utilizing two after-school interview days at PGMLS library locations
- Work with the Education Director to pick a final cohort of students, as well as 5 alternates
Leading weekly meetings, and monthly in person professional development programs
- Lead weekly, 3 hour online meetings to educate students on vulnerable road user awareness, policies resulting in car-centric mobility, and how to organize events to promote commitment to sustainable modes of transportation
- Work with existing community partners to organize monthly in-person professional development opportunities regarding data analysis, public speaking, and organizing biking events to engage youth
- Ensure the safety of student interns throughout the internship process, abiding by WABA’s code of conduct, and ensuring that students collaborate effectively to ensure highest student outcomes
- Manage the shared folder amongst students to create a clear culture of collaboration, as well as create weekly agendas and online meeting schedule, to ensure students clearly understand expectations of the internship and metrics of success
Building and maintaining current community relationships
- Seek out opportunities to build community partnerships to enhance the student experience
- Assist in attending community events to give the students opportunities to engage the community
Grant management
- Prepare agenda and updates for monthly meetings with the Maryland Highway Safety Office grant manager, while also helping to facilitate each meeting
- Manage the collaborative relationship between WABA and the Maryland Highway Safety Office, ensuring the grant manager is updated on all grant activities and events and invited to each event, while receiving their feedback and suggestions on opportunities to collaborate with other partners
- Manage the quarterly invoice process, with support from the Maryland Highway Safety Office grant manager and WABA’s Education Director, to ensure that grant activities are reported and reimbursements are submitted in a timely manner
Required Skills and Experience:
● Minimum 1-3 years of experience in youth development &/or organizing
● Commitment to transportation safety and justice;
● Ability to work effectively with organizational allies, schools and elected officials;
● Strong organization, oral/written, interpersonal, communication skills: ability to manage time, meet
deadlines, work well independently and in a team-oriented setting, and set priorities in an adaptive,
fast-paced and responsive environment;
- Detail-oriented, with strong ability to follow-through, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
- Must be willing and able to work evenings and some weekends as required.
Useful Skills and Experience:
● Experience with Google Workspace, word-processing, excel charts, graphics/layout programs, and other work-related applications;
● Familiarity with Prince George’s County Government Agencies;
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and passion for youth education. Please email your application to jobs@waba.org with the subject line “Temporary Youth Development Manager”.
Applications are open on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
Job offer is contingent on passing a criminal background check.