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Youth Villages is a nationally-recognized non-profit organization helping youth and families live successfully. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of more than 3,000 working in 20 states, and an annual operating budget over $250 million, the organization serves more than 30,000 emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth annually.  Our commitment to helping youth and families find success spans 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including intensive in-home services, transition age youth services, intensive residential treatment, residential treatment, group homes, foster care, adoption, and specialized crisis services.  We are seeking individuals with a strong sense of purpose who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of youth and families.     The Strategy Specialist will work closely with the Youth Villages’ Strategy, Business Planning and Policy (BPP), Marketing and Communications, Research, Finance, Legal, Strategic Partnerships (SP) and Leadership teams (including officers and directors) with a focus on supporting the organization’s growth and innovation.  Based in the Youth Villages’ Memphis headquarters, and reporting to the Director of Strategy and Special Projects (Director), s/he will support facilitation of the jurisdictional annual planning process, assisting in identifying and analyzing potential growth opportunities.  S/he will also work on special projects as asked by the Director and other members of the leadership team.  This is a unique and high-growth opportunity for a passionate, mission-driven individual to have significant and national-scale impact on youth with emotional and behavioral health challenges.  This person needs to be mission-driven with a passion to serve.