The Sr. Program Officer, Hive/Lead, Youth Strategy

ABOUT SPRING POINT PARTNERS

Founded in Philadelphia, Spring Point Partners, LLC (Spring Point) is a social impact organization that invests in the transformational leaders, networks and solutions that power community change and advance justice.

We do this by seeking out and supporting community leaders who have the vision to see what’s possible and the drive to make that real; connecting the experience of partners with comprehensive and flexible supports for shared learning and impact; and investing in innovative ideas and adaptive solutions that can spark and scale change for all.

Whether we’re partnering on youth development, equity in learning, animal welfare, economic justice, or investing in new business models that close opportunity gaps and boost social and economic mobility, we center equity and justice in all we do — supporting individuals and ideas that can have a catalytic impact in their communities and on our society.

Together, let’s change the way social impact is achieved.

ABOUT THE HIVE

As part of Spring Point’s portfolio, The Hive focuses on a strength-based approach to youth development, specifically related to amplifying voice, choice, and opportunity for all young people. We do this by supporting efforts that seek to transform the narrative around adolescence from one that is deficit-focused to one that is strengths-based, and that works to overcome individual and systemic barriers that may prevent young people from realizing their full potential.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Sr. Program Officer, Hive/Lead, Youth Strategy (SPO) reports to the Chief Grants Officer and serves as the strategic leader for The Hive’s youth development portfolio. Grounded in Philadelphia, the work is designed to generate models, partnerships, and practices that strengthen youth serving systems and influence the field of adolescent development more broadly.

The role translates Spring Point’s strategic priorities around youth into coordinated action through a combination of grantmaking, tailored learning initiatives, strategic convenings and campaigns, partnership development, and other field-building efforts. It designs and oversees interconnected programming with the goals of strengthening partner organizational capacity, advancing the implementation of adolescent-centered practices across stakeholders, enhancing cross-sector collaboration, and accelerating systems change efforts.

The position provides leadership for a dynamic portfolio that extends beyond grantmaking – overseeing learning and training initiatives, managing consultants and strategic partnerships, convening leaders across sectors, and advancing collaborative efforts that strengthen the broader youth ecosystem. The role also supervises the Sr. Program Officer, Youth Justice, fostering alignment, collaboration, and shared accountability across the youth portfolio.

Success in this role requires a highly credible youth development leader with deep domain expertise, exceptional facilitation and relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate strategy into meaningful action. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing strategy, designing learning experiences, convening diverse stakeholders, supervising talent, and leading initiatives that create lasting impact for young people.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible role with a hybrid schedule of three days a week at the Philadelphia office and two days virtual, with schedule adjustments as needed based on the organization or department needs. May also require occasional travel to partner sites.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Chief Grants Officer, the Learning Team, other Senior Program Officers, and internal and external partners, the SPO provides strategic leadership across all facets of youth strategy, grantmaking, learning, field building, and systems change. The role participates in regular team meetings, retreats, conferences, and site visits while collaborating across Spring Point to advance organizational priorities and strengthen outcomes for young people.

Specifically, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership, Field Building & Systems Change – Lead the continued evolution and implementation of The Hive’s youth strategy. Co-create and translate Spring Point’s strategic priorities into initiatives that strengthen youth-serving systems, build cross-sector partnerships, and advance adolescent-centered practices. Identify emerging opportunities, cultivate strategic relationships, convene diverse stakeholders, and lead collaborative efforts that influence practice, policy, and systems change in Philadelphia while contributing to models and learning that can inform the field more broadly.
• Learning, Programming & Facilitation – Design, develop, and oversee a cohesive portfolio of learning experiences, convenings, and programming that strengthen the knowledge, capacity, and effectiveness of organizations serving young people. Develop curriculum and learning frameworks, identify and manage expert facilitators and consultants, translate research into practical application for diverse audiences, and create programming that serves as connective tissue across partners, sectors, and initiatives.
• Strategic Grantmaking & Partnership Development – Lead a grantmaking portfolio that advances Spring Point’s youth strategy while cultivating trusted partnerships with grantees, funders, researchers, public agencies, and community organizations. Foster a culture of co-accountability, identify opportunities to co-create strategic initiatives, connect partners with leadership coaching and technical assistance, and steward relationships that strengthen partners’ organizational capacity, collaboration, and long-term impact.
• Leadership, Supervision & Portfolio Management – Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering strong collaboration, accountability, and alignment across the youth portfolio. Manage consultants, trainers, strategic partnerships, budgets, and complex initiatives while ensuring thoughtful stewardship of resources, high-quality execution, and successful achievement of strategic priorities.
• Organizational Leadership & Continuous Learning – Collaborate across Spring Point to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives, capture emerging insights, and continuously strengthen strategy and practice. Represent Spring Point and The Hive in external settings, contribute thought leadership across the organization, and remain current on emerging trends in youth development, adolescent science, systems change, adult learning, and related fields.
• Additional Responsibilities – Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of Spring Point’s mission, strategic priorities, and organizational needs.

All Staff Responsibilities

• Organizational Involvement – Participate as an engaged member of the organization beyond core responsibilities including, but not limited to, participating in training/professional development, attending staff meetings/events, and contributing to the organization’s values-based culture building including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work.
• Professional Development – Maintain skills and knowledge of industry standards, peer activity, and relevant media/publications and advise on key developments or areas that could impact the organization.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

We look forward to the range of professional experiences that candidates provide, and at minimum, meet these qualifications:

• Professional Experience – At least 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, philanthropy, nonprofit, government, education, or a related social impact organization, with demonstrated success leading complex initiatives, partnerships, or programs.
• Youth Development & Systems Expertise – Deep expertise in youth development and a strong understanding of the systems, institutions, and policies that shape outcomes for young people. Experience advancing cross-sector strategies, systems change, or field-building initiatives that strengthen opportunities for youth.
• Strategic Leadership & Program Development – Demonstrated experience developing and advancing strategy within a complex social impact environment. Ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, innovative programming, cross-sector partnerships, and measurable outcomes while continuously evaluating and refining approaches to maximize impact for young people.
• Learning, Facilitation & Capacity Building – Experience designing and leading learning experiences, convenings, curriculum, or professional development initiatives for diverse audiences. Exceptional facilitation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts into practical application, and foster meaningful collaboration across sectors.
• Partnership & Relationship Leadership – Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence diverse stakeholders, including nonprofit leaders, funders, researchers, public agencies, community organizations, and other partners. Demonstrated success convening groups, building consensus, and leading through influence rather than authority.
• People Leadership & Management – Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Demonstrated ability to manage consultants, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational resources effectively.
• Values Alignment – Demonstrated commitment to advancing positive outcomes for young people and strong alignment with Spring Point’s mission and values. Ability to reflect those values through leadership, decision-making, partnerships, and day-to-day work.
• Technology – Ability to integrate technology into work with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Education – Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or relevant advanced degree preferred.

In addition, we seek candidates who demonstrate these qualifications:

• Mission Focused – Enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, practitioner-led, and community-oriented.
• Relationship Management – Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain positive relationships.
• Enjoys Sharing Expertise – Learning from and leveraging the expertise of other colleagues, and co-creating strategies, initiatives, and other programming.
• Team Player – Collaborative and supportive of others with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Inclusive Practices – Demonstrated ability to embed organizational values of equity, inclusion, and belonging into performance management and communications.
• Learning Focused – Ability to seek knowledge about diverse fields within social impact and make connections across the work.
• Internal Communications & Engagement – Ability to synthesize and communicate strategy, research, and insights from the youth development portfolio to diverse internal audiences, tailoring messaging for clarity and relevance and bringing others along in understanding and execution.
• Communication – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating groups, developing curriculum/training materials that piece together various disparate strategy components, and engaging multi-stakeholder audiences in high-level, strategic thinking in order to drive clarity, alignment, and forward movement.
• Flexibility & Availability – Ability to quickly pivot and thrive in a fluid environment, ability to navigate ambiguity, with flexibility in scheduling for periodic night or weekend events, as well as occasional overnight travel.
• Confidentiality – Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Spring Point Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The final candidate for this role will be asked to complete a background check process and the initial job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of this check.

APPLICATIONS

To be considered for this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to the Hiring Team at JoinUs@thespringpoint.com with SPO, Hive/Lead, Youth Strategy in the subject line.