Impact Manager

Responsibilities

• The Impact Manager will perform the following roles and responsibilities as described below:
• AmeriCorps Member Leadership & Development
• Coach, mentor, and develop AmeriCorps members to support their leadership growth, professional development, and service performance
• Provide ongoing feedback, accountability, and individualized support while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture grounded in City Year values
• Support conflict resolution, team collaboration, and continuous learning through a growth mindset approach
• School Partnerships & Student Impact
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, and community stakeholders to support shared student success goals
• Oversee the implementation of academic, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional interventions aligned to City Year's Whole School Whole Child model
• Utilize student and program data to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Program Implementation & Operations
• Support the planning and execution of tutoring, enrichment activities, after-school programming, and school-wide initiatives
• Ensure AmeriCorps members have the resources, communication, and operational support needed to effectively serve students and schools
• Coordinate logistics, event planning, and program expectations to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Organizational Leadership & Collaboration
• Collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional partners to achieve shared organizational goals
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for prospective and returning AmeriCorps members
• Participate in organization-wide events, trainings, service projects, and additional responsibilities assigned to advance City Year's mission

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience managing young adults, leading programming, or supervising teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to coach and hold individuals accountable to goals and expectations
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and data-informed decision-making skills with a commitment to educational equity and leadership development
• Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to fulfill travel expectations associated with the role
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
• Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position
• 2-5 years experience in youth development, education, or nonprofit programming
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace platforms
• Experience using data tracking systems and facilitating team trainings or meetings
• City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus
• Competencies
• In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:
• Developing & Empowering Others: Creates opportunities for others to learn, develop, take action, and lead.
• Managing Performance: Assigns, tracks, and prioritizes work to ensure high-quality outputs; inspires committed and positive action toward organizational goals.
• Understanding & Building Connection: Considers perspectives of others and cultivates relationships to strengthen interpersonal bonds with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Connects with stakeholders to identify shared interests; partners with others to incorporate different perspectives toward a common goal.
• Project Management: Organizes, prioritizes, tracks, and manages workflow and resources.
• Physical requirements
• Ability to be physically present on school campuses and in office environments during scheduled work hours
• Ability to move throughout classrooms, school campuse

Benefits

Additional Information

Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. Position Overview The Impact Manager will work with the Impact Team to lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. On a daily basis, the Impact Manager will lead, coach, and develop AmeriCorps members while building strong school partnerships, monitoring student impact data, and ensuring high-quality implementation of City Year's Whole School Whole Child model to support student success every day. The Impact Manager will report to the Managing Director of Impact (MDI) and will manage two (2) teams of AmeriCorps members of approximately 15-20 people. The Impact Manager will work primarily from school sites in our partner districts either in East Palo Alto or East San José. There will also be occasions in which the Impact Manager will work from our office in Sunnyvale. Job Description

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