W1 · Team structure
Command structure that scales
Youth-led does not mean youth-only. Named roles so Kaitlin and Murdock are not the entire organization.
HQ roles
| Role | Workstream | Primary outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director (Kaitlin) | All | Vision, external voice, quality bar, major partnerships |
| Adult Ops Partner (Murdock / designee) | W1 / W6 | Compliance, insurance, finance oversight, tools |
| Programs Lead | W3 | Torch Forum, service calendar, Academy fidelity |
| Membership & Chapters Lead | W2 | Onboarding, CRM, chartering, branch health |
| Communications Lead | W4 | Social, YouTube, press, Flame Report |
| Partnerships Lead | W5 | Sponsors, hosts, mentors, chambers |
| Treasurer | W1 / W5 | Books, invoices, donation tracking |
| Student Media Corps | W4 | Short-form film/edit under Comms |
| Regional Coordinators | W2 | Support 3–6 branches each (later) |
Weekly Flame Check (45 min)
- Metrics snapshot
- Service this week / next
- Membership & branches
- Content shipping
- Partners / sponsors
- Blockers
- One story asset assigned
Org chart (Year 1)
Board / Adult Advisors
→ ED + Adult Ops
→ Programs | Membership | Comms | Partnerships
→ Regional Coordinators
→ Branch Presidents + Advisors
→ Members / Torchbearers