The Organization:

Prevention Now is an innovative nonprofit leveraging collaborative partnerships and cutting-edge technology to prevent human trafficking in the US. We work to connect community expertise with local data and machine learning to reveal and implement new pathways to stop trafficking before it starts.

We are a dynamic start-up building a team of curious, innovative, people-centered experts driven by the vision that data and collaborative partnerships can create a world where no person fears violence.

We are led by and live out our core values:

• Passion – We are deeply connected in both head and heart about the importance and urgency of preventing human trafficking.
• Courage – We encourage and practice vulnerable leadership and innovative problem-solving, pursuing opportunities and challenges without fear of failing.
• Grace – We believe that there is enough time, resources, and goodwill for the essential work of ending human trafficking. We deliberately lead with generosity, not scarcity, recognizing that this work requires all of us.
• Community – We value people. We cherish the qualities and experiences that make us unique and believe we are stronger together. We are intentional about developing diverse, collaborative relationships and value our differences.
• Live Out of Rest – We believe that we can offer the best to this important work when we live a life out of a place of rest. We pursue this both individually and corporately.

The Position:

Prevention Now is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to use their passion for data with their expertise in partnership development, project management and program design, monitoring, and evaluation to work in collaboration with our CEO. In this role, you will develop and steward partnerships with local nonprofits and state agencies, manage Prevention Now’s technical program, and you will help shape how Prevention Now consults with stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate their programs.

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position.

• Location: Remote, with core work hours of 9:00am–3:00pm PT. Must live and be able to work in the United States.
• Travel: Requires regular U.S. travel, estimated at a minimum of 35%, with the possibility of more based on organizational needs.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation for a portfolio of projects that apply advanced data analytics to address human trafficking through the lens of prevention in communities around the US.
• Support strategic planning to align programs with organizational goals and mission.
• Identify and address barriers to program execution, propose solutions, and communicate risks to the team and leadership.
• Track and report on program progress, defining key performance indicators and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Program Team to conduct research and landscape analysis of program needs, current market fit and future opportunities.

Project Management

• Manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring each phase — scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and close — is clearly defined and documented.
• Develop and maintain project charters, scopes of work, budget and status reports that keep internal teams and external partners aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and scope changes, escalating issues early and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain clear systems for tracking tasks, deadlines, and accountability across concurrent projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead project kickoff and closeout processes, including lessons learned documentation that informs future program delivery.
• Develop and implement project process protocols to facilitate stakeholder engagement, budget review and overall monitoring of the project success.
• Steward strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, local nonprofits and state agencies in furtherance of program and organizational goals and priorities.

Program Design & Evaluation

• Partner with Program Team to develop and implement a Program Design consulting framework with external partner agencies.
• Partner with Program Team to implement comprehensive program frameworks and evaluation methodologies using MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) principles, to be used both internally and externally.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (International Development, Public Health, Public Administration, or related).
• 5+ years of progressive program management experience, with experience in public health, consulting or community-based work preferred.
• Proven track record of partnership development and stakeholder management with non-governmental organizations and government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing projects from start to finish, including milestones, budget, and stakeholder engagement rhythms.
• Experience developing and leading projects with remote/distributed teams.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex, data-heavy material to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating structured Program Design workshops and processes, preferred.
• Solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks applied to diverse programming, preferred.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g. Airtable, Asana, Monday.com, Notion, or similar) to manage workflows and team accountability across distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at varying stages, balancing competing priorities without dropping quality.

Core Qualities & Skills:

• Driven by mission-focused work.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, able to develop and lead new initiatives or pick up ongoing projects and deliver results.
• High EQ and strong relationship development skills.
• Ability to balance, lead, and advance multiple projects at once.
• Flexible, agile, and calm under pressure.
• Intellectually curious, solutions-oriented, and a problem solver.
• Flourishes working both autonomously and collaboratively with a team.
• Capable of synthesizing and translating complex concepts and analysis into clear messages.
• Values attention to detail and high-quality work products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Lives out Prevention Now’s core values.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $70,000–85,000 (placement based on experience, education, and qualifications).
• Employer-paid Health and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off, with a minimum number of days taken each year.
• Company Holidays: 9 holidays observed, plus office closure Dec 24 – Jan 1.