American Association of Caregiving Youth®
Job Description – Youth Activities Manager
About This Role
Did you know there are hundreds of thousands of middle and high school students in Florida and millions across the U.S. who balance school while providing care for a family member with an illness, disability, or age-related condition?
Founded in 1998 in Boca Raton, FL, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is the only nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated solely to recognizing and supporting these incredible young people.
Through our Caregiving Youth Project (CYP), we serve more than 650 students across 44 middle and high schools in Palm Beach County, providing free tutoring, mentoring, respite activities, and connections to resources that make life a little easier for them and their families.
The Youth Activities Manager plays a key role in helping Caregiving Youth succeed in school, take part in meaningful activities, and connect with peers who understand their experiences. This role also uses recreation, creative expression, and skill-building activities to help students cope with stress, gain confidence, and enjoy a needed break from their responsibilities.
Purpose of Position
To recognize, support, and engage Caregiving Youth through the planning and delivery of educational, recreational, and social respite activities that also strengthen coping skills and emotional well-being. This role builds connections among students, families, schools, and community partners while fostering program growth and greater awareness of the Caregiving Youth population.
Reports to: Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) Director

Goals of Youth Activities Manager

• Provide Caregiving Youth with educational, recreational, and social respite opportunities that reduce stress, build coping skills, and support their personal growth.
• Develop strong and lasting connections with students, families, schools, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strengthen program visibility and impact through effective communication and social media engagement.
• Create pathways for student development, including advocacy, community service hours, scholarships, college preparation, and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth and sustainability of AACY programs within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a variety of respite activities, workshops, and outings for Caregiving Youth.
• Maintain ongoing communication and supportive relationships with students, families, schools, volunteers, and partners.
• Use social media and creative communication tools to highlight program activities and engage participants.
• Collaborate with the CYP team to assess and respond to student and family needs, providing appropriate referrals to resources.
• Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups to expand opportunities for advocacy, service hours, scholarships, college prep, and enrichment.
• Manage activities within established budgetary guidelines.
• Support fundraising and awareness initiatives that sustain and grow programming.
• Provide transportation for students as needed to ensure safe participation in activities.
• Represent AACY at schools, community events, and advocacy opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher, or at least three years of relevant experience in youth programming, education, social services, or community engagement.
• Experience with middle and high school youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to use standard software programs (such as MS Office or Google Workspace), quickly learn new tools, and manage documentation accurately.
• General knowledge of how to post on social media and create impactful messaging that highlights the events and activities of the program.
• Creative, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with the ability to design engaging activities and problem-solve in real time.
• Approachable and professional, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and partners.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Self-directed and motivated to make an impact in a mission-driven environment.
• Language skills are a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport students as needed.
• Caregiving experience is a plus.

Preferred but not required: Backgrounds such as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), youth development, social work, education, or related fields that provide experience supporting children and teens in caregiving or family health contexts.
Physical Requirements

Able to be physically mobile and active to meet the demands of various activities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to move, see, and hear within normal ranges.

Work Location and Allocation of Time
This role involves time spent at the AACY office, school sites, and community or activity-related locations across Palm Beach County. Flexibility for occasional nights and weekends is required to meet the needs of students and program activities.
Position Type: Full Time – Exempt, on-site (not remote).
Who Should Apply
This role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy working with youth, possess strong organizational skills, and are eager to make a meaningful impact in the community. Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including education, social services, youth development, after-school programming, or community outreach. Experience as a teacher, paraprofessional, or youth-focused event planner could be relevant. Parents or community members who have organized school or community events, recent college graduates who have demonstrated leadership through clubs, volunteer initiatives, or advocacy projects, and professionals re-entering the workforce with relevant skills could also be a good fit. Licensed professionals such as social workers or Child Life Specialists, with training in therapeutic play or child development, may bring especially helpful expertise.
Experience with Palm Beach County schools, strong community connections, and caregiving knowledge can all add strength to your application, but none are required.
If you are creative, compassionate, and excited to help Caregiving Youth feel supported and celebrated, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AACY is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is a Florida 501(c)(3) corporation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Boca Raton, FL 33487 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Plan and deliver a variety of respite activities, workshops, and outings for Caregiving Youth.
• Maintain ongoing communication and supportive relationships with students, families, schools, volunteers, and partners.
• Use social media and creative communication tools to highlight program activities and engage participants.
• Collaborate with the CYP team to assess and respond to student and family needs, providing appropriate referrals to resources.
• Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups to expand opportunities for advocacy, service hours, scholarships, college prep, and enrichment.
• Manage activities within established budgetary guidelines.
• Support fundraising and awareness initiatives that sustain and grow programming.
• Provide transportation for students as needed to ensure safe participation in activities.
• Represent AACY at schools, community events, and advocacy opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned