Manager, Program & Operations

Overview

Moonshot ed Ventures - Manager, Program & Operations

Position Title:

Program & Operations Manager

Location:

Metro Denver

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Moonshot ed Ventures is recognized nationally as a model for a place-based, culturally responsive approach to identifying a diverse pipeline of educators and accelerating them to found and/or lead schools and programs that are co-created with students and families most on the margins in education. Moonshot is currently training our eighth cohort of Fellows, running several alumni programs, and continuing to grow our alumni network and services.

To date Moonshot’s successes include:

• 130 leaders in our alumni network, 86% BIPOC and 71% women or non-binary
• 35 new schools or educational programs that center the needs of students and families of color
• Over 5,000 students served each year through Moonshot pilots and ventures in Metro Denver

Moonshot is currently executing on our 2030 plan, which includes revising and codifying our proven programmatic model, developing a robust data and evaluation strategy, and exploring opportunities for expansion either state-wide or nationally.

This position will be managed by the Managing Director of Schools and Programs.

Moonshot seeks a Manager of Program and Operations who will lead in the following responsibilities:

Success in this role includes…

• Building recruitment systems and cultivating a diverse cohort of Fellows each year
• Providing seamless operations and logistical support as part of Moonshot’s high-quality programming
• Consistently maintains efficient systems for program operations (e.g. evaluation, vendor coordination, etc.)
• Autonomously leading key projects, including program events, workshops, and work streams with many moving pieces and users (e.g. recruitment)

The ideal candidate is/has…

• Flexible and collaborative in their approach with an instinct to deeply understand others’ perspectives in order to provide high-quality support
• A detail-oriented and reliable project manager with consistent follow-through
• An entrepreneurial learner who is proactive and takes initiative
• High capacity and ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple multifaceted work streams
• Proven ability to consistently and independently deliver high-quality products and outputs; someone who takes pride in their work and contributions
• A strong foundational understanding and lens of equity, inclusion, and disrupting systems of oppression
• Ability to support programming on evenings and weekends, typically one evening per week and at least one weekend day per month

This position will be managed by the Managing Director of Schools and Programs.

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Program Operations, Communications & Project Management
  • Manages the operations and logistics for all Moonshot programs, including Fellowship, Residencies, and alumni, ensuring operations are consistent, responsive, and high-quality
  • Provides project management from planning through execution for Fellowship and Alumni Events, including file and knowledge management, deliverable tracking, and task management
  • Creates and manages internal communications with Fellows and Residents and external communications with partners, speakers, facilitators, and contractors
  • Manages and leads all program event planning, including Showcase, alumni events, and local and national Fellow and/or Resident retreats, including project management and team delegation; vendor research, selection, and management; travel bookings; and agendas/logistics memos
  • Volunteer delegation and management
• Supports development, tracking, and reporting of program impact metrics and stories
  • Manages the exit ticket process for Fellowship and Residency, including grading and follow-up
  • Maintains program dashboards, data synthesis, entry, and analysis
  • Collect relevant programmatic data in collaboration with the Program Team
• Serves as a knowledgeable and passionate resource in support of Fellows, Residents, and alumni
• Develops and sustains relationships with program participants, speakers, guests, and partners, providing excellent…