Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement

Position Title: Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement Status: Full Time FLSA: Exempt Location: Flexible JOB SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES The Youth Leadership Team equips and mobilizes youth and young adults to strengthen their leadership, advocate for mental health, and create change in their schools and communities through accessible, high-quality, equity-centered leadership programs and opportunities. The team works directly with youth and young adults, schools and Youth Champions (adult stakeholders, such as educators, counselors, and caregivers) to foster youth-led initiatives that drive school-based mental health change. The Senior Manager, Youth Grants & Educator Engagement oversees two initiatives within the Youth Leadership portfolio: the Active Minds Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund, a national microgrant program for youth-designed mental health projects, and Youth Champions, Active Minds ’ engagement strategy for adult stakeholders. This role manages microgrants, mentorship, technical assistance, and scaling support for youth grantees, while centering BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth. The Senior Manager also manages professional development, coaching, and training that equip adult allies to sustain youth mental health leadership in schools and communities. Reporting to the Senior Director, Youth Leadership, this role manages program operations, cultivates school and community partnerships, tracks impact metrics, and stewards grant resources to advance