Education Program Manager
The Education Program Manager oversees the delivery of Junior Achievement programs through partnerships with schools, educators, volunteers, and community stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing programs and events, coordinating volunteer engagement, ensuring program quality and fidelity, supporting program growth, and cultivating positive relationships that drive successful student outcomes in Oakland and the surrounding cities. As a key member of the Programs team, the Education Program Manager ensures effective program implementation and stakeholder engagement across the Oakland community.
Impact
Are you passionate about inspiring youth to succeed? Do you enjoy collaborating with volunteers and community partners to deliver engaging learning experiences for youth ages 5-25?
As a Program Manager, you will play a vital role in advancing financial education and economic empowerment for low-income youth, helping them embark on paths to successful careers and greater economic independence. This position is crucial to our mission and involves implementing programs throughout the Oakland area.
Junior Achievement of Northern California (JA NorCal) is one of nearly 100 Junior Achievement markets in the U.S. and a member of the global Junior Achievement Worldwide family, providing opportunities for growth within the organization. Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people for success in a global economy. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, JA NorCal operates in 24 counties across the state. Through our network of education partners, we offer relevant, hands-on learning experiences that help young people manage their finances, plan for their economic futures, run businesses, and develop essential skills for college and career readiness.
The Program Manager will be based in Walnut Creek, collaborating with the JA NorCal program team to deliver learning programs primarily in Oakland and the surrounding cities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage volunteers throughout the year.
• Oversee existing education partners and expand high school learning experiences according to the strategic plan.
• Collaborate with community partners to align JA programming with the needs and goals of their students.
• Build and maintain external relationships through networking to foster connections, regular communication, and personalized outreach with district administration, schools, educators, business partners, and sponsors.
• Recruit and retain schools, business/community partners, educators, and volunteers to support program implementation.
• Monitor program quality, provide training, and support to education partners and volunteers.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by collecting data, tracking KPIs, and reporting on successes.
• Provide feedback, program materials, and resources to volunteers, schools, and educators.
• Work in partnership with the Marketing Manager to develop and assist with program collateral, including social media content.
• Ensure all program data is current and accurate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in education, sales, recruitment, or a related field.
• Experience with curriculum writing is a plus.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Passion for JA’s mission and eagerness to learn program details.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid CA State driver’s license, insurance, and access to an employee vehicle required.
Qualifications (desired)
• Familiarity with the education community and organizations.
• Knowledge of Zoom and other virtual communication platforms
• Knowledge of the local business community.
• Project management experience is preferred, with the ability to multitask.
Application Process
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