Education Program Manager

Job Summary

The Education Program Manager is a member of The Jones Center (Center) Programming and Community Engagement team, and serves as the programmatic lead for the development, delivery, evaluation, and administrative coordination of early learning and school-aged programs that include (but are not limited to) youth classes & activities, day camps, early learner engagement, field trips, homeschools, and educational messaging. Ideal candidates are forward-thinking experts in learning and informal education, proactively anticipating what needs to be done and noticing opportunities and trends that inform program strategy and implementation. Community Engagement will be critical to success in the role through relationship cultivation with educators, school districts, subject matter experts, civic institutions, and community partnerships. This position plays a crucial role in revenue generation and ensuring our mission of fueling community connections is met.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and run revenue-generating youth education programs to foster learning and engagement for youth visitors under the direction of the Director of Programs and Community Engagement.
• Ensure all programs are created and evaluated with a solid commitment to equitable access to diverse communities.
• Design and create innovative programs as a part of Jones Center's goal to expand its learning opportunities to students, which incorporate current educational trends, leverage technological tools, and engage and excite participants.
• Foster an environment for creativity, curiosity, and caring youth.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, social service agencies, and other institutions, nurturing new and existing partnerships to broaden Jones Center's reach.
• Ensure the appropriate steps are taken to maintain the safety and health of the student's participation in the programs.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate exceptional educators, subject matter experts, camp counselors, and program facilitators.
• Develop a field trip program around curriculum standings for formal and informal education that is compliant with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Supervise, direct, and "work in the trenches" with staff and volunteers during programs.
• Works closely with other program colleagues and marketing staff to design programs that appeal to targeted audiences and increase public awareness of Jones Center's learning resources.
• Promotes interest in Jones Center learning programs through engagement in the community, positive partner relationships, and helping to build audiences and understanding for the opportunities available.
• Reviews program areas and designs and implements changes or new programs to meet the community's needs.

Additional Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

Education, Training, and Experience

Physical Requirements