Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 (based on experience and education)
Location: Orange County (on-site)

POSITION OVERVIEW
Zebra Youth is currently interviewing for a self-sufficient, motivated, and capable Youth Services Director.
The Youth Services Director will oversee services for youth and their families to assist in making youth’s lives more productive and contribute to their personal development. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and quality assurance of Zebra Youth’s programs for a diverse population of young people. The Youth Services Director leads a dynamic team to accomplish best practice objectives for linkage, mental health support, and homeless prevention.

The Youth Services Director is a professional with experience in hiring, training, and supervising staff with a team approach while providing intensive one-on-one staff development and guidance. The Director is passionate about working with young people and welcomes the opportunity to address challenges with those who are marginalized, including LGBTQ+, youth of color, and youth experiencing homelessness.

Principal duties/responsibilities:
● Administer the Development and Management of Youth Services
● Staff Development and Team Building
● Data Management / Grants Management
● Interagency Collaboration and Partnerships

Education and Qualifications
● Master’s degree preferred and five (5) years of experience in a social services-related field
● A minimum of five (5) years of experience in staff supervision and/or direct clinical
support
● Familiarity and sensitivity in dealing with the unique needs of marginalized youth,
including LGBTQ+, homeless youth, and youth of color
● Experience with homeless prevention, housing services and evidence-based interventions,
trauma-informed care, and harm reduction programs
● Proficient in client data management systems, data analysis, and program evaluation
● Must pass criminal background checks and have a valid driver’s license
● Must be available to work a flexible schedule that will include weekdays, some evenings,
and weekends

Preferred Qualifications
● Industry-specific experience (if applicable).
● Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Personal Attributes
● Strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
● Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive work environment
● Detail-oriented and able to prioritize effectively

Visit zebrayouth.org/careers for additional details. Please submit a cover letter and a resume in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document by email to info@zebrayouth.org. No phone calls or in-person applications please. 

The mission of Zebra Youth is to support and inspire LGBTQ+ youth. Zebra Youth is a network of organizations, which provide services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and all youth (LGBTQ+) ages 13 – 24.

Zebra Youth assists young people facing homelessness, bullying, isolation from their families, and physical, sexual and drug abuse with individualized programs to guide them to recovery and stability.

OUR MISSION:
Empowering LGBTQ+ youth to thrive

OUR VISION:
A community where all LGBTQ+ youth feel safe and empowered

OUR CORE VALUES:
We value youth and their unique voices, dignity, and resiliency.
We advocate for social change to advance justice, inclusion, diversity, and equity.
We believe feeling safe is essential to well-being.
We have the courage to innovate and collaborate.

Zebra Youth is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.