Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator 2026-02596

Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator 2026-02596

Salary

$35.12 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-02596

Department

Military Department

Division

Military Department

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator leads the planning, execution, and oversight of comprehensive youth development and family readiness programs for the Wyoming Army National Guard. This position advances the departments strategic mission by establishing resilient support systems for military youth and families, directly enhancing service member retention, deployment readiness, and overall family well-being across the state.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: Beth Baker wymdhro@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Plan, design, coordinate, and execute statewide child and youth initiatives, seasonal camps, life-skills workshops, and educational activities tailored to Wyoming National Guard families.
• Personnel Supervision & Volunteer Oversight: Directly supervise the Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) and manage the recruitment, screening, training, and oversight of program volunteers in compliance with child safety standards.
• Statewide Outreach & Marketing: Develop and execute outreach strategies, informational briefings, and communications to identify and engage geographically dispersed Guard youth and families across Wyoming.
• Deployment & Reintegration Support: Provide specialized support services, resiliency education, and resources to military youth and families throughout all phases of the deployment and reintegration cycle.
• Community & Inter-Agency Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with school districts, state agencies, community organizations, and 4-H programs to leverage external resources and support networks.
• State Youth Council Leadership: Advise, mentor, and facilitate the Wyoming National Guard State Youth Council to cultivate youth leadership, civic engagement, and peer support networks.
• Reporting, Compliance & Assessment: Track program metrics, conduct evaluations, maintain compliance records, and submit regular operational reports to State Family Program leadership.
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor program operating funds, coordinate event logistics, manage equipment and supplies, and ensure adherence to National Guard Bureau fiscal policies.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Position requires an associate degree (bachelors preferred) in child development, education, youth development, or a related behavioral science field. Mandatory credentials include CPR/First Aid/AED certification, a valid state drivers license, and successful completion of Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries

(CNACI) and State Child Abuse and Neglect background checks prior to employment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Position requires knowledge of military culture, child and youth development principles, and DoD/NGB child protection regulations.
• Essential skills include large-scale event logistics, personnel and volunteer supervision, public speaking, and youth crisis de-escalation.
• Critical abilities and competencies include community networking, rural outreach, independent decision-making, program compliance reporting, confidentiality, and adaptability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• CHALLENGES

Describe the most typical, and the most complex problems or challenges that are handled by this position.

Typical problems: Engaging geographically dispersed and rural military families across the state. Managing volunteer recruitment, vetting, and background check turnaround times. Overcoming low event participation and scheduling conflicts with school calendars. Resolving last-minute event logistics, venue changes, and seasonal weather disruptions.

Most complex problems or challenges: De-escalating acute behavioral, emotional, or mental health crises related to parental deployment. Enforcing zero-defect compliance with Department of Defense and National Guard child protection policies. Navigating inter-agency resource and facility gaps in communities lacking military infrastructure. Balancing direct youth programming demands with subordinate staff supervision and federal reporting deadlines.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

Agency number, name and division (This is used for recruitment purposes)

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Do you have knowledge of military culture, child and youth development principles, and DoD/NGB child protection regulations?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have critical abilities and competencies in community networking, rural outreach, independent decision-making, program compliance reporting, confidentiality, and adaptability?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have skills inlarge-scale event logistics, personnel and volunteer supervision, public speaking, and youth crisis de-escalation?

• Yes
• No

06

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

11

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm