Program Manager

Junior Achievement of Dallas inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Through experiential programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, JA Dallas equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to build thriving futures.

JA Dallas is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives and fosters belonging for all team members.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Program Manager is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of Junior Achievement of Dallas’s in-class learning experiences. This position manages relationships with schools, educators, volunteers, community organizations, and other partners to ensure students receive high-quality, relevant, and engaging educational experiences.

The Program Manager manages the day-to-day execution of an assigned portfolio of in-class programming, including school and partner engagement, program scheduling and logistics, part-time staff supervision, volunteer coordination, data management, quality assurance, and achievement of annual student and program goals.

This position works closely with the Volunteer Engagement Manager to communicate volunteer needs for assigned programs and supports volunteers throughout the program experience. Volunteer recruitment is led by the Volunteer Engagement Manager.

This is a hybrid position suitable for a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who is passionate about education and expanding economic mobility for young people.

Department: Education

Reports To:Director of Education

Status:Full-time position, exempt/ Hybrid

Salary Range
: $55,000- $60,000

Benefits: 401(k), Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Planning & Implementation
  • Develop and carry out plans for assigned educational programs, including identifying the schools and students to be served, coordinating program schedules and delivery, and determining the part-time staff and volunteer support needed. Ensure programs are appropriately resourced, completed, and documented accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate program schedules and logistics with schools, educators, community partners, volunteers, part-time staff, and internal teams.
  • Ensure JA educational programs are delivered consistently and according to organizational standards while responding appropriately to participant and partner needs.
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot scheduling, staffing, volunteer, technology, material, and other implementation challenges to minimize disruption to programming.
  • Coordinate the preparation, distribution, tracking, and return of program materials and resources, as applicable.
  • Support programming across a variety of learning environments and delivery models, including programming that may occur outside traditional business hours.
• Relationship Management and Stewardship
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with school districts, school administrators, educators, community organizations, and other partners to support and expand access to JA educational experiences throughout the JA Dallas service area.
  • Develop annual engagement plans for new and existing partners.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned partners, providing timely communication and a high level of partner service throughout program planning and implementation.
  • Collaborate with partners to plan and implement educational experiences that meet established program objectives and respond to community needs.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen partner engagement, program delivery, and overall impact.
• Part-Time Staff Supervision & Volunteer Coordination
  • Onboard, train, schedule, supervise, and…