Immigrant Youth Program Officer - Montgomery County

Overview

Liberty's Promise (www.libertyspromise.org) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income, immigrant youth, ages 11-21, through our in-school, after-school civic engagement programs and professional internship programs. Our after-school programming, Civics and Citizenship, focuses on civic education, community engagement, college access, and career readiness. Civics and Citizenship Junior focuses on personal growth and development of life skills to prepare youth for the obstacles they will face and decisions they will make before high school. Liberty’s Promise has served more than 8,700 youth, reaching approximately 800 student participants/year representing 124 different countries. 90% of participants feel more connected to their community, 85% are better prepared for the U.S workplace, and 88% are better prepared for higher education as a result of the program. 

Position Summary

We are currently seeking one or more energetic and dedicated full-time Program Officers to engage high-school and middle-school age youth and lead after-school programming focused on exposing youth to the trades in Montgomery County, MD. Liberty’s Promise currently has programming at five high schools and two middle schools across Montgomery County. Depending on the assigned portfolio, the Program Officer may work with middle-school age youth and lead after-school Civics and Citizenship Junior programs, high-school age youth and lead Civics and Citizenship programs and/or with Montgomery College East County Education Center, Thomas Edison School of Technology, Lincoln College of Technology, and local trade unions to expose immigrant youth to various technical education programs. The sessions include two programs per week for two 10-week sessions (Fall and Spring). The Program Officer will also organize and lead at least two field trips per session, per school. The position is requires on-site work at Liberty Promise’s office location in Kensington, MD in the mornings, and at the respective schools in Montgomery County, MD in the afternoon. The position requires frequent travel between schools, office, and offsite field trips, and Program Officers must be able to provide for their own transportation.

The Program Officer positions are contingent on funding, with an anticipated start date of ~ August 18, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Program Planning and Execution (40% of time)

• Develop curriculum and lead after-school programs focused on civic engagement and/or trade and technical education preparation for low-income, immigrant youth at Montgomery County high schools and middle schools
• Organize and schedule guest speakers, who will visit the program to spread awareness of community resources that may benefit our youth, as well as model their respective career fields
• Organize and schedule at least two field trips per session, per school
• Coordinate and manage year-round professional internship program for youth
• Assist youth individually as needed, acting as a trusted mentor who can connect youth and their families to the services or additional support that they need

Data collection, reporting, and knowledge management (10% of time)

• Collect and organize youth registration forms, and upload that information in Box and Salesforce
• Track and update program outcomes and statistics using Salesforce
• Ensure that data for Montgomery County is up-to-date and available for grant submissions

Administration (30% of time)

• Write and edit grant proposals for Liberty’s Promise
• Complete all monthly reporting necessary for Montgomery County grants
• Draft reports and case studies for marketing material
• Organize all program related material (photos, receipts, handouts, etc.)

External Relations (15% of time)

• Build and maintain active relationships with public schools, local organizations, government agencies and/or local trade and/ technology schools and unions
• Build and maintain active relationships with Liberty’s Promise designated schools, districts and systems
• Maintain an active knowledge base of nonprofits and programs related to Liberty’s Promise mission, and serve as a liaison, anticipating the needs of our youth to connect them with the local community resources that are available
• Develop relationships with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies
• Occasionally attend weekend or evening meetings on behalf of Liberty’s Promise

Additional duties as assigned (5% of time)

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
• Spanish and English fluency required
• At least one year of experience working on youth-focused programs
• Understanding of trade and technical education programs preferred
• Ability to work in a small office environment, contributing to initiatives and programs outside the position’s scope, as needed
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles
• Must exhibit flexibility, reliability, exceptional professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think on your feet and find solutions to unanticipated problems
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
• Deep belief in Liberty’s Promise mission, vision, and values
• Dedication to working with immigrant youth and expanding the opportunities for Liberty’s Promise to grow and impact the community