Youth Program Director Mock Interview

Excel in 25 Youth Program Director interviews covering program design, staff leadership, and community partnerships.

WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA BATES
QUESTION 5 OF 25

What do you know about our organization?

The interviewer wants to know you've done some research about their organization prior to the interviewer. It's important to know what you're getting into when applying to different organizations. Research a little history about the organization what they value, are they for profit or a nonprofit, etc. You don't have to know the full history of the program, but is important to know a little bit more than just the name.

Depending on the organization you may or may not need to follow certain rules and regulations within the state. Many for profit organizations have state rules related to childcare, while many non profit organizations do not. It'll be important for you to know about the difference because depending on the program you may need to have your staff do continued education hours and track them. It'll fall on you to make sure those hours get done. For your answer just pull in something from the organization that you've found interesting and pulling a question in would be even better to show the interviewer that you are interested and care.

"As a for profit childcare center, I saw on your website that there has been a lot of programming related to volunteering for the community. I found that very interesting and I would love to continue and expand that initiative. I also was looking at the license you have here, you have the capacity to have thirty more youth in the program, I was wondering if the plan is to expand to have thirty more youth enrolled or do you plan to stay at the same amount?"

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25 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS · YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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