Leadership Development Manager

C5LA is a year-round youth leadership development program that serves middle and high school students from low-income communities across Los Angeles County. Our mission is to inspire high-potential youth from under-resourced communities to pursue personal success, prepare for leadership roles in their communities, and contribute positively to society. We provide comprehensive programming that supports our Leaders from their middle school years through high school graduation, college completion, and early career development.

Through a continuum of initiatives ranging from leadership retreats to experiential college tours and peer mentoring, C5LA is uniquely positioned to help break cycles of poverty and inequity by fostering access to higher education and meaningful career pathways.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Leadership Development Manager serves as a member of the Leadership Development (LD)/Community Action (CA) team supporting the organization’s overall vision. The manager will work directly with students as a case manager and the entire program team to plan and execute various events throughout the year. As part of the LD and CA team, the ideal candidate will have experience in camping and/or outdoor education programming and be able to work in both our camp and trek programs.

The successful candidate will be able to think strategically and logically, thrive in a fast paced environment and handle competing priorities and deadlines. Additionally, the right candidate will be extremely organized and can develop and maintain systems and structures that will ensure effective daily operations of the organization.

Our ideal candidate is someone who can build strong relationships with students, has exceptional organizational skills, is flexible, can manage competing priorities, and has the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in various settings. Experience in camping and outdoor activities is also a key requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Passion for the mission and purpose of C5LA and an ability to communicate this passion to others with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies
• Previous experience in the work of youth leadership, college access and community action
• Previous camping and outdoor experience, preferably leading groups/students in this area
• Experience developing trusting relationships with high school students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in group facilitation and experiential learning
• Experience planning, promoting, and executing events and facilitating group experiences
• Experience in managing several projects simultaneously with flexibility to move back and forth between projects when necessary
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High level of proficiency with the use of software including the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and SalesForce
• Superior communication both verbally and written, and able to listen and write clearly and analytically
• Self-starter, flexible, able to adapt and adjust quickly to changing situations and needs
• Understanding of racial inequity, including how it plays out within organizations; an ability to spot the potential for racial disparities and propose solutions that advance racial equity; a commitment to continually developing in this area
• Available to work some evenings and weekends, as well as occasional Tuesday – Saturday weekly schedule
• Ability to be ‘on duty’ with assigned students up to 24 hours per day during the summer programs
• Ability to travel to communities around Los Angeles – a valid driver’s license is required
• Capable of hiking and walking to all activity areas of Camp