Early Education & Workforce Development Program Manager

Job Title:

Early Education & Workforce Development Program Manager

Department:
Early Education & Workforce Development (EEWD)

Location:

Camp Fire First Texas Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; local travel required

In-Person/Virtual:
Hybrid-Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated as primary in-office days at Camp Fire, with Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays designated as remote workdays. Travel to partner sites and additional in-person hours may be required based on program needs, meetings, or special events. Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with Camp Fire policies.

Reports To:

Vice President of EEWD

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Full/Part-Time:
Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Compensation Package: $55,000-$65,000

Full- time employee benefits include Medical and dental insurance; supplemental insurance options; company-paid long-term disability and life insurance; 15-16 paid holidays annually; PTO and personal leave; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; and discounts on eligible Camp Fire programming.

As soon as available

The Early Education & Workforce Development (EEWD) Program Manager coordinates, implements, and monitors initiatives that strengthen the early childhood workforce. Serving as the operational lead for assigned programs, this position helps ensure services are delivered with quality, consistency, and fidelity while building strong relationships with educators, childcare programs, community partners, and internal staff.

The Program Manager provides day-to-day operational support across EEWD and supports Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, School Success, and future workforce development initiatives as the department grows. Working in close partnership with the Vice President, this role keeps departmental priorities moving forward by coordinating implementation, facilitating communication, and supporting continuity across programs. The position manages program work and implementation but does not supervise staff or manage budgets or grants.

• You will help strengthen programs that support early childhood educators and build pathways into the early education workforce.
• You will work across multiple EEWD initiatives, helping turn plans into consistent, high-quality implementation.
• You will build relationships with educators, child care programs, schools, colleges, workforce partners, and community organizations.
• You will play an important role in helping a growing department stay organized, connected, and moving forward.

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of assigned EEWD programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain program timelines and implementation plans.
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Support the launch and implementation of new EEWD initiatives.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with educators, childcare programs, workforce partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs.
• Support participant recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and successful completion.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to participants and partners.

• Coordinate meetings, trainings, workshops, and special events.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation.
• Track program milestones and prepare routine program updates.
• Ensure consistent communication with participants, partners, and the EEWD team.
• Collaborate with other Camp Fire departments to support…