Youth Empowerment Program Manager

Job Description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job DescriptionThe Allstate Foundation empowers people and communities so they can thrive. Established in 1952, we take a trust-based approach to philanthropy that centers the needs of the nonprofit and the stakeholders they serve. Through bold actions and inspiring people to act, we empower youth to serve and improve communities, disrupt the cycle and reduce the prevalence of relationship abuse and increase access to thriving-wage careers. The Youth Empowerment Program Manager will play a vital role in leading and executing key initiatives within The Allstate Foundation’s (TAF) Youth Empowerment pillar.

This position is central to the pillar’s mission of empowering youth, ages 5 – 25, to serve and improve communities. The Program Manager will report to the Head of Youth Empowerment and will be responsible for leading workstreams, managing some partner relationships, and overseeing the strategic execution of specific pillar programs.

Key Responsibilities Program and Strategic Leadership Lead the end-to-end management and execution of specific youth empowerment workstreams and initiatives, from strategy development to implementation and evaluation. Support programmatic excellence by identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and scaling impact. Represent The Allstate Foundation at conferences, events, and other engagements, serving as a subject matter expert on youth empowerment and youth service.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with some of the pillar’s stakeholders, including internal Allstate partners, grant recipients, and external collaborators. Oversee the development of strategic communications and materials, including presentations, reports, governance materials and newsletters, to effectively articulate the pillar’s impact to internal and external audiences. Grantee and Partner Management Serve as the relationship manager of select nonprofit partners and vendors.

Support the entire grant lifecycle for a portfolio of partners, including due diligence, application review, and ongoing relationship management. Prepare materials for governance meetings, including detailed funding dockets and strategic recommendations.

Analyze and synthesize grantee impact reports to provide high-level insights, identify trends, and inform future funding decisions. Proactively identify and vet new potential partners and investment opportunities that align with the pillar’s strategic objectives. Project and Budget Management Help lead the planning and execution of pillar-wide events and convenings, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and a seamless participant experience.

Manage and maintain effective systems for tracking and reporting on the overall pillar budget, ensuring responsible allocation and forecasting of grants and program expenses and budget reconciliation. Provide project management leadership on cross-functional initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Functional Skills Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects or programs within the nonprofit, corporate philanthropy, youth service, or youth development sectors.

Strategic and creative thinker with a proven ability to independently identify opportunities, develop effective strategies, and drive initiatives from concept to completion. Exceptional ability to build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner and representative of the organization. Deep understanding of the youth service landscape and a passion for empowering young people to make a difference.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively to different audiences. Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 20% for program participation, events, and other activities.

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