Top 81 Youth development Jobs in Nashville, Tn

Assistant Manager, Animal Care and Adoptions
Crossroads Campus (d.b.a. Crossroads Pets) —Nashville, TN
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Lead Youth Care Specialist
Thompson Child & Family Focus —Nashville, TN
- $22.00 - $22.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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11d
Youth Care Specialist
Thompson Child & Family Focus —Nashville, TN
- $18.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Program Director - Nashville
Communities in Schools of Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- $68,555 - $80,653 a year
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Office
- Master's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
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3d
YCAP Program Assistant Floater
YMCA of Middle TN —Nashville, TN
- $19 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
Restorative Practice Assistant - Cane Ridge High (2026-2027)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools —Nashville, TN
- From $24.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Education
- Math
11d
Care Manager I, Child & Youth (Nashville, TN)
Mental Health Cooperative —Nashville, TN
- $41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
INTAKE COORDINATOR/MANAGER
Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center —Nashville, TN
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Management
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Case Manager - Hybrid work from home
Envoi Associates —Nashville, TN
- $58,656 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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8d
Family Assistance Counselor
STARS Nashville —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- School
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DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND FAMILY LINK INITIATIVES - 80205
Mental Health —Nashville, TN
- $6,544 - $124,356 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- 3 years
3d
Youth Specialist, Early Childhood
Safe Haven Family Shelter —Nashville, TN
- $44,000 - $48,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Foster Care Program Manager
StepStone Family & Youth Services —Nashville, TN
- $53,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County
Mental Health Cooperative —Nashville, TN
- $44,100 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
14d
Youth Education Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee —Madison, TN
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
EVENING RESIDENTIAL
Oasis Center —Nashville, TN
- $37,000 - $40,000 a year
- Residential
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Outreach Case Manager
Oasis Center —Nashville, TN
- $39,000 - $42,000 a year
- On call
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
11d
Spec.Immigrant Youth Transition
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- High school
- English
- Flexible schedule
SITE COORDINATOR
DYMON in the Rough (Dynamic Young Minorities of Nashville) —Nashville, TN
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
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3d
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages, Inc —Nashville, TN
- $52,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Manager, Animal Care and Adoptions

Crossroads Campus (d.b.a. Crossroads Pets) -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $27 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Managing pet care teams
Staff supervision
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Animal behavior
Google Forms
Mentoring clients
Electronic records management
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Animal welfare
Gmail
Animal training
Google Slides
Working with youth

Full Job Description

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Crossroads Campus is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2010. We educate and empower people to take care of their pets, find loving homes for dogs and cats, and offer affordable housing and job training for vulnerable young adults ages 18-25. Our core values guide every aspect of our work:

I respect the uniqueness of everyone I interact with. I am responsible for my actions and am guided by grace and compassion.
As members of a team, we build trust and a community of belonging where everyone’s strengths are recognized, boundaries are protected, and a sense of safety is ever present.
We persevere and strive for excellence as an organization. Recognizing the importance of accountability, learning, and reliability in our work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Animal Care & Adoptions Manager, the Assistant Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions is a hands-on leader and a daily presence in Crossroads' dog kennel and cat care areas. This role is equal parts animal care practitioner and coach/mentor, spending time each day working directly alongside our job-training program participants in both the dog kennel and cat adoption areas, modeling best practices, and ensuring the highest standard of care for every animal in our program. The goals are to make sure that animals are receiving high quality care and that young adults in our job training program are providing quality care for our animals, learning and growing, and being held to clear expectations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Mentoring

Work directly alongside job-training program participants in the kennel and cat adoption areas, modeling safe, humane, and compassionate animal handling and care techniques
Provide consistent on-the-job coaching and real-time feedback to program participants as they develop animal care competencies
Work with the Animal Care & Adoptions Manager to implement the animal care component of Crossroads' Competency-Based Job Skills Tracking Program; document participant progress and proactively support skill development
Collaborate with the Programs Team to apply a strengths-based approach to coaching and supervising each individual involved in animal care activities
Ensure daily training on and adherence to Crossroads’ animal care protocols

Kennel & Cat Space Operations / Animal Care

Serve as the primary day-to-day operational lead for the dog kennel and cat adoption areas, ensuring all animals receive consistent, high-quality care including feeding, cleaning, exercise, socialization, enrichment, and medical monitoring
Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized kennel and cat adoption environments that meet animal welfare standards and support a positive experience for staff, interns, and visitors
Conduct or coordinate daily health checks and flag medical concerns to the Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions; assist with scheduling and facilitating veterinary care
Assist Manager with animal intake and adoptions including
Partnering with local shelters to source adoptable cats and dogs for the Crossroads rescue program
Temperament assessments of potential rescue animals to ensure a safe and appropriate fit for the program
Responding to inquiries, reviewing applications, conducting adoption counseling, and facilitating ownership transfer
Oversee the daily care of all dogs and cats in the program, including hands-on time in both the kennel and cat adoption space, to ensure each animal's individual behavioral and physical needs are consistently met
Monitor inventory of feeding, cleaning, medical, and general care supplies; communicate replenishment needs to the Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating foster families in support of program goals
Connect community members seeking help with found, lost, or surrendered animals to appropriate resources
Assist with marketing content for social media and other marketing efforts for our adoptable pets
Identify animal-related volunteer needs; assist with training of volunteers to support animal care and enrichment activities

Data & Record Keeping

Assist with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date intake, medical, foster, and outcome records for the Crossroads Adoption Program across all relevant databases as directed
Support the review and updating of Animal Care and Adoption & Foster Program policies and procedures as directed
Assist with post adoption follow-ups and ongoing support for adopters as directed
Assist with the timely and accurate data entry in the Shelter Animals Count national database as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
An ability to connect animals and people in meaningful ways
Love and understanding of both cats and dogs
Fluent understanding of canine and feline communication/body language
Two years or more of professional experience in an animal care role
One year or more of supervisory experience
Program development skills preferred
Animal training skills/behavioral management skills preferred
Teaching/coaching/mentoring experience preferred
General knowledge in the areas of animal welfare and youth development
Working knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms
Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 40 lbs.
An ability to connect animals and people in meaningful ways

COMPENSATION

The hourly wage range is $22-$27 depending on experience.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. Employer covers 95% of employee premiums and 50% of children/dependent premiums for medical insurance.
EAP (counseling services)
Generous paid vacation, sick, and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Employee discounts at pet retail store and the Crossroads Cafe

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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youth development jobs in nashville, tn

Assistant Manager, Animal Care and Adoptions

Lead Youth Care Specialist

Youth Care Specialist

Program Director - Nashville

YCAP Program Assistant Floater

Restorative Practice Assistant - Cane Ridge High (2026-2027)

Care Manager I, Child & Youth (Nashville, TN)

INTAKE COORDINATOR/MANAGER

Case Manager - Hybrid work from home

Family Assistance Counselor

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND FAMILY LINK INITIATIVES - 80205

Youth Specialist, Early Childhood

Foster Care Program Manager

School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County

Youth Education Professional

EVENING RESIDENTIAL

Outreach Case Manager

Spec.Immigrant Youth Transition

SITE COORDINATOR

Family Intervention Specialist

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