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Summary

Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is seeking a relational, student-centered Associate Director to support the implementation of its newly enhanced College Success Program—Persistence 2.0. As the number of college-enrolled Fellows continues to grow, this role will help scale individualized support and expand career connections that promote college retention and long-term success. 

The ideal candidate is engaging, empathetic, and experienced in building trust with college-aged students and early career professionals. They should bring strong advising skills and the ability to connect students with both campus-based resources and career development opportunities.

Position Overview

The Associate Director, College Success is responsible for implementing high-impact programming that supports the college success and professional development of CYC College Fellows. This includes case management, student tracking, event coordination, mentoring, and career readiness initiatives. The role also supports the Smart Savings Program and collaborates with colleagues and partners to provide holistic support throughout college. 

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that CYC College Fellows are competitive candidates for internships, research opportunities, co-ops, and other high-impact experiences that position them for meaningful employment or graduate study after college. 

Reporting: Reports to Senior Director, Persistence 

Schedule Type: Full-time (Exempt) Occasional evenings and weekends are required. 

Location: Charlotte, NC . This position is expected to work in person a minimum of three days per week. 

Number of People Supervised: None

Salary and Benefits 

• Starting annual salary: $60,000

Comprehensive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 3% employer match
• 100 hours paid vacation annually, 11 paid holidays, and extended Winter Break
• Employee and dependent life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care expenses) 

Ideal Start Date

On or before August 1st, 2025 

To Apply 

Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter with availability, and a list of three professional references to careers@carolinayouth.org. 

Include “Associate Director, College Success – [Full Name]” in the subject line. This position requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a background check.

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Summary

Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Development Director to lead and manage all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. The Development Director will play a pivotal role in advancing CYC’s mission by building and sustaining diverse revenue streams, cultivating relationships with donors, and designing innovative strategies for philanthropic growth. This leader will collaborate closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop a comprehensive development strategy and align fundraising goals with the organization’s strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of success in fundraising and development, along with exceptional relationship-building skills, creativity, and a passion for empowering youth and education. Above all, the Development Director will be a visionary fundraiser and ambassador for CYC, inspiring our community to support and champion CYC’s work.

Position Overview

The Development Director will play a key role within Carolina Youth Coalition’s leadership team to expand and strengthen its donor base through the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of both current and future contributors. They will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors and will lead the strategic execution of development operations, stewardship of donors, CRM maintenance, event execution, and creation of fundraising proposals.

Reporting: Reports to Executive Director

Schedule Type: Full-time (Exempt). Occasional evenings and weekends are required. 

Location: Charlotte, NC. This position can expect to work in person a minimum of three days per week.

Number of People Supervised: 2-3

Salary and benefits

• Starting annual salary - $85,000-95,000 commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 3% employer match
• 100 hours paid vacation annually, 11 paid holidays, and extended Winter Break
• Employee and dependent life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care expenses)

Ideal Start Date

• On or before August 1st

To Apply

Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter with availability, and list three professional references to careers@carolinayouth.org. Include “Development Director Candidate – [Full Name]” in the subject line.

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Summary

Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Part-Time Instructor to support high-achieving, under-resourced high school students in English Language Arts and ACT English & Reading preparation. This in-person role will span from August 2025 through June 2026, with consistent weekly hours during the school year and additional responsibilities on select Saturdays.

The Instructor will lead ACT Prep classes, teach Academic Success and Writing Workshops, provide 1:1 or small group academic support, and assist with general program needs. 

This position is in person and requires travel to our two Charlotte campuses:

Southwest Campus: 4200 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

East Campus: 6035 Florence Avenue, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28212

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach ACT English and Reading prep classes to high school juniors and seniors at both CYC campuses.
• Facilitate Writing Workshops and Academic Success (AS) workshops for underclassmen (e.g., study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, grammar, and writing fundamentals).
• Provide academic support and tutoring to Fellows in English Language Arts content areas.
• Support program operations as needed (e.g., updating data, meeting with Fellows to discuss academic plans).
• Facilitate and support five full-day Saturday ACT Boot Camps throughout the year (tentatively scheduled for: Aug 23, Nov 22, Feb 28, May 30, June 27).
• Complete paid ACT training and prepare to deliver CYC’s ACT curriculum effectively.
• Attend and execute high-quality lessons using provided curriculum materials.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Hourly Rate: $25–$30/hour depending on experience.
• Weekly Hours: 10–12 hours/week
• Start Date: Week of August 11, 2025 (paid training begins prior to program launch on September 8, 2025)
• Location: This is an in-person role. Must have reliable transportation to travel between both CYC campuses.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should email a resume to careers@carolinayouth.org.

Subject Line: English & ACT Instructor Applicant- [Your Name]

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Summary

Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Part-Time Instructor to support high-achieving, under-resourced high school students in STEM subjects and ACT Math & Science preparation. This in-person role will span from August 2025 through June 2026, with consistent weekly hours during the school year and additional responsibilities on select Saturdays.

The Instructor will lead ACT Prep classes, teach Academic Success and STEM workshops, provide 1:1 or small group academic support, and assist with general program needs. This position is in person and requires travel to our two Charlotte campuses:

Southwest Campus: 4200 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

East Campus: 6035 Florence Avenue, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28212

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach ACT Math and Science prep classes to high school juniors and seniors at both CYC campuses.
• Facilitate STEM enrichment and Academic Success (AS) workshops for underclassmen (e.g., study skills, time management, test-taking strategies).
• Provide academic support and tutoring to Fellows in math, science, and ACT content areas.
• Support program operations as needed (e.g., updating data, meeting with Fellows to discuss academic plans).
• Facilitate and support five full-day Saturday ACT Boot Camps throughout the year (tentatively scheduled for: Aug 23, Nov 22, Feb 28, May 30, June 27).
• Complete paid ACT training and prepare to deliver CYC’s ACT curriculum effectively.
• Attend and execute high-quality lessons using provided curriculum materials.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Hourly Rate: $25–$30/hour depending on experience.
• Weekly Hours: 10–12 hours/week
• Start Date: Week of August 11, 2025 (paid training begins prior to program launch on September 8, 2025)
• Location: This is an in-person role. Must have reliable transportation to travel between both CYC campuses.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants should email a resume to careers@carolinayouth.org.
• Subject Line: STEM & ACT Instructor Applicant - [Your Name]

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Summary

Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-aligned Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations and logistics at our Southwest Campus. 

The Administrative Coordinator will play a critical role in managing office systems, welcoming guests and visitors, maintaining campus readiness, and supporting both administrative and development functions. This individual will ensure that the Southwest site operates smoothly, safely, and professionally in support of CYC’s programming and organizational goals.

Position Overview

The Part-Time Administrative Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment at the Southwest Campus. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role oversees guest management, facilities support, food service logistics, transportation coordination, and administrative duties. The Administrative Coordinator ensures all day-to-day campus operations are carried out with professionalism, accuracy, and a strong alignment with CYC’s values and student-centered mission.

Schedule Type: Part-Time (Non-Exempt); 24 hours per week

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour lunch)

Location: Charlotte, NC (in-person at Southwest Campus)

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $18-22/hr
• Access to on-site gym and café during scheduled work hours
• Pro-rated eligibility for paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities in a mission-driven environment

Ideal Start Date

On or before August 12th, 2025

To Apply:

• Interested applicants should email a resume to careers@carolinayouth.org.
• Subject Line: Administrative Coordinator Applicant - [Your Name]