Youth Development Director

Location:

Multiple Locations across Oakland (West Oakland Farm Park,

Tassafaronga Village, Grass Valley Elementary)

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA: Salaried, exempt, $80,000 annually

Salary is non-negotiable

Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday, In person (40 hours),

Occasional weekends

(ANV runs Saturday programming in Spring and Fall)

Date Updated: January 2026

Acta Non Verba:
Youth Urban Farm Project (ANV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to elevate life for youth and their families in Oakland and beyond by challenging oppressive dynamics and environments through urban farming and access to the natural environment. Founded and led primarily by women and People of Color, ANV creates safe, creative outdoor spaces where youth engage in food production, environmental education, and youth leadership development.

Our vision is a community where youth and families have access to healthy food, healthy environments, and opportunities for growth.

Camp ANV

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of day camp operations, including programming, food service, health services, finance, risk management, and administrative systems.
• Set vision, goals, and performance standards for camp operations in alignment with organizational mission, youth development best practices, and community needs.
• Direct and supervise department leads and staff, including food service and health services leadership, ensuring strong team performance, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee development and execution of high-quality, developmentally appropriate camp programs that meet the needs of diverse youth populations.
• Lead organizational risk management, crisis response planning, and health and safety compliance across all camp operations.
• Ensure long-term sustainability through oversight of financial management, budgeting, record keeping, and efficient office systems.
• Guide data systems and reporting processes, ensuring accurate, secure, and effective management of camper, family, and staff information.
• Establish systems for continuous improvement by soliciting, analyzing, and applying feedback from youth, families, and staff.
• Maintain organizational compliance with ACA accreditation standards and lead accreditation processes, documentation, and external communications.
• Represent the camp in external partnerships, funder meetings, and public forums, including OUSD Summer Learning Director and youth program grant meetings.
• Foster strong collaboration across internal teams and with external partners to advance program quality, equity, and operational excellence.
• Supervise program staff and team leads, ensuring alignment with program goals, youth development principles, and organizational values.

• Provide executive oversight of youth programs grounded in equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice, ensuring safe, affirming, and developmentally appropriate environments for all participants.
• Provide strategic direction, supervision, and support across all youth leadership programs, including After School Program (ASP), Leaders in Training (LiT), and No Limit Leadership Program (NLLP).
• Participate in and/or lead weekly program and youth development planning meetings to support coordination, quality, and continuous improvement across programs.
• Accompany program participants and staff on day and overnight trips as needed to ensure safety, program quality, and staff support.
• Ensure high-quality, compliant operations through accurate documentation and systems management, including attendance, timesheets, incident reports, and required records.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for program concerns, responding with cultural humility and restorative approaches to student, family, staff, and volunteer needs.
• Lead family engagement strategies that value families as partners, including hosting orientations, maintaining regular communication, and responding promptly and respectfully to questions or concerns.
• Directly manage sensitive family communications related to behavioral concerns, disciplinary actions, and incident reports using trauma-informed,…