Education Program Manager Quincy IL area
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
About the Role
As our Program Manager, youll be the friendly force that keeps our programs running smoothly and our volunteers, educators, and partners feeling supported. Think of yourself as the ultimate connector: part relationshipbuilder, part logistics wizard, part cheerleader for our mission. Every day looks a little different and thats exactly what makes it fun. What Youll Do
- Keep program quality high by communicating clearly, visiting classrooms, sharing updates, and using evaluation tools
- Grow and strengthen our volunteer and partner community
- Lead creative recruitment and retention strategies that bring in great volunteers and keep them coming back
- Manage the behindthescenes magic that makes our programs run (scheduling, logistics, delivery models, you name it)
- Host inperson or virtual trainings that leave volunteers feeling confident and excited
- Keep our database organized and uptodate
- Gather stories, data, and insights to help in meetings, grants, and reports
- Deliver toptier customer service to everyone who interacts with our programs
Accountability
- You own your goals and deliver on them
- You stay calm under pressure and shift into problemsolving mode when things get tricky
- You work well solo and with a team
- You show up with energy, enthusiasm, and a lets make this great attitude
- Youre the kind of teammate people enjoy collaborating with
- Youre curious, eager to learn, and always looking to level up
- You welcome stretch projects because they help you grow
- You pitch in to help the team meet deadlines
- You communicate openly and stay approachable
- Youre flexible, supportive, and able to navigate different personalities with ease
Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in education, project management, volunteer coordination, sales, or development
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fastpaced environment
- Organized, detailoriented, and motivated
- Comfortable working with diverse groups
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong criticalthinking and problemsolving abilities
- Experience in nonprofit program management
- Familiarity with the K12 education world
Youll get to build relationships, support volunteers, empower educators, and help create meaningful learning experiences for students. If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and making a real impact, youll feel right at home here. Send resumes to Annette at [email protected]
Flexible work from home options available.
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