Do you have experience in arts or educational program management?

Are you a fan of theater or Shakespeare?

We are currently in search of a Program Manager for an English Language Education Nonprofit. The position is hybrid in New York City. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position with an anticipated annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: English Language Education Nonprofit

LOCATION: New York City (Midtown East in Manhattan)

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35-40 hours/week, Remote on M & F - Onsite T, W, Th

DURATION: Temporary to Permanent

HOURLY RATE: $27.00 - $31.00

Is This Your Dream Job?  The Program Manager coordinates, administers, and promotes the organization's English literature education programs, Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab) Scholarship Program, and in-person and online teacher professional development workshops. Responsibilities include managing the organization’s National English Literature Competition and National English Literature Writing Program, the TLab scholarship program teacher professional development activities, maintaining communications with schools and organization Branches, preparing and monitoring program budgets, and supporting grant proposals related to these programs. The Manager works collaboratively with organization Branches, program alum, schools, teachers, students, UK universities and theatre institutions, professional educators, volunteers, and internal departments to ensure the effective and timely delivery of programs. The position emphasizes program management, growth, organization, communications, logistics, and budget administration.

Our Ideal Candidate:

·       Event Planning and Production experience required (full oversight)

·       Comfort working with all levels (teachers, students, stage managers, high-level universities)

·       Background in arts, theater, English literature, or general education is a major plus

·       Ability to meet firm deadlines

·       Strong communication skills

·       Love of Shakespeare

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Plan, promote and run:

• National English Literature Competition NYC Weekend Activities and Finals at Lincoln Center
•  New York City Branch English Literature competitions: two semifinal competitions at the organization and one finals competition in Gramercy Park.
•  Two virtual National English Literature Writing Program competitions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participating organization Branches, schools, teachers, students, alum, judges, volunteers, and other program stakeholders.
• Maintain program websites, calendars, schedules, participant information, records, and supporting documentation.

Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab) Scholarship Program 

• Promote TLab Scholarship Professional Development Summer programs in the United Kingdom with organization Branches and educators nationwide
• Serve as a point of contact for organization Branches, educators, TLab scholarship recipients and UK partner universities and theatre institutions for the development and administration of the program. 
• Maintain TLab scholarship records, track deadlines, and ensure required applications are completed in a timely manner regarding acceptance and notification
• Coordinate with UK partners regarding organization applications, acceptance and notification to communicate logistics and follow-up to support a smooth experience for participants and participating institutions 

Teacher Professional Development Program 

• Plan, promote and administer teacher professional development activities offered in person and online.
• Work with the Director of Educational Programs to design professional development offerings.
• Communicate with teachers, educators, program partners, and organization Branches.
• Manage logistical arrangements for professional development sessions, including scheduling, registration, participant communications, and program materials.
• Collect participant feedback and assist with evaluating program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Program Communications and Outreach

In collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator, prepare and distribute:

• invitations, announcements, reminders, and other program-related communications to schools, teachers, students, scholarship applicants and recipients, organization Branches, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and update all relevant program information on the organization website, CRM, and in electronic and printed materials including promotional program flyers and playbills for the in-person competitions and collateral material.

Grant Support

• Compile program descriptions, participation data, outcomes, and budget information - prepare and submit grant applications and funder reports as needed.
• Provide supporting information to help communicate program activities, results, and impact.

Budget Administration and Program Evaluation

• Prepare annual budgets for assigned programs for review and approval by the Director of Educational Programs.
• Monitor approved budgets, track program income and expenses, and identify variances or anticipated financial concerns.
• Maintain accurate program records and prepare periodic reports on program activities, participation, and outcomes.

We’d love to hear from you.

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