Program Lead & Student Development Coach

Location : Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

Schedule : Tuesday–Saturday, 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM

Compensation : $55,000–$75,000 (based on experience; includes health benefits and PTO)

About the Role

Felege Hiywot Center (FHC) is seeking a Program Lead & Student Development Coach to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of all youth and community programs while remaining directly engaged with students. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role ensures programs are mission-aligned, measurable, and grounded in strong youth development practices.

This role blends leadership with hands-on coaching. The Program Lead & Student Development Coach guides staff and youth through a Growth Mindset approach, oversees curriculum and schedules, and directly supports students through teaching, mentoring, and real-world learning experiences. This role collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff, who leads operations, systems, and compliance that support strong program delivery.

FHC is an urban, youth-led farm offering hands-on learning through environmental education, youth employment, and community engagement. Success in this role means building strong programs while actively coaching young people to discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and access future opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging youth and community programs
• Lead curriculum planning, seasonal program schedules, and day-to-day program oversight
• Supervise and coach Program Coordinators, instructors, interns, and seasonal staff
• Serve as a hands-on coach and educator, teaching workshops or activities as needed
• Build a Growth Mindset culture that encourages reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Facilitate youth and staff reflection sessions to strengthen learning outcomes
• Develop and manage systems for tracking outcomes and evaluating program effectiveness
• Support the Executive Director and COS by providing program data, stories, and outcomes for grant reports
• Support relationship-building efforts with families, partners, volunteers, and community organizations
• Support the COS in staff onboarding and ensuring team members follow documentation and safety protocols
• Work with the COS to ensure program budgets are adhered to and to identify resource needs as they arise

Qualifications

Values & Culture

We live by our core values :

We value facilitation over dictation, progress over comfort, and resilience over perfection.

About Felege Hiywot Center (FHC)

“Felege Hiywot” means finding direction to life. This idea guides everything we do. Felege Hiywot Center helps young people from underserved communities discover their passions and access opportunities and career pathways through hands-on learning.

As an urban, youth-led farm, FHC connects students to the land, to each other, and to their own sense of purpose. Through environmental education, leadership development, and community engagement, we help youth find their direction and build thriving communities for generations to come.