Program Manager - Vocational School Programs

Program Manager - Vocational School Programs

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Company Studio for High Performance Design and Construction.

Location Newton, MA.

Program Manager Newton, MA | 30 hours per week | Salary $50K - $56K (based on experience).

The Studio for High‑Performance Design and Construction is a non‑profit organization committed to advancing sustainable, energy‑efficient building practices through education, workforce development, and community building. The Vocational School Programs portfolio focuses on training and certification pathways for building trades students, with initiatives such as the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator and the “High‑Performance Building for Trades Instructors” program.

The Program Manager will have day‑to‑day responsibility for delivering the Studio HPDC Tech School Accelerator Pilot program, bringing high‑performance building awareness and technical content into Massachusetts vocational schools. The role also includes support for early‑stage vocational school programs and oversight of new programs that evolve beyond the pilot stage.

The role requires project management, data analysis, team building, creativity, cultural competency, technical expertise in sustainable building practices, curricular design, facilitation skills, and the ability to develop and manage comprehensive educational programs aligned with the organization’s mission.

The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director. This is a 30‑hour per week part‑time position, potentially increasing to 40 hours per week as the portfolio grows in 2027. The position has no direct reports except occasional short‑term internship roles as approved by the Executive Director.

• Manage the delivery of core program elements across multiple school partners: industry conference attendance, high‑performance building site visits, in‑school activities.
• Collaborate with education and industry partners in creating and delivering program activities, emphasizing community and peer‑sharing relationships across partners.
• Clearly communicate plans, progress, and learnings to the Executive Director and external partners through written timelines, weekly check‑in meetings, debriefs, and summary documents.
• Track impact and participation metrics and support regular grant reporting requirements.
• Ensure materials are created with the aim to be shared publicly, incorporating a Creative Commons license and recognizing all relevant parties, and are organized and updated in the sharing database.
• Participate in all grant‑related administrative activities as requested by the Executive Director or MassCEC’s Technical Assistance partner to secure disbursement of awarded grant funding.
• Contribute to grant proposals, funding applications, and other initiatives to secure resources for future educational programs and activities.

• Engage with diverse audiences, including architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, technical educators, policymakers, learning scientists, donors, and community members to increase literacy for high‑performance building practices.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and community outreach activities related to high‑performance building education.
• Participate in and contribute to building science community discussions hosted by Studio HPDC or its close partners.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in sustainable building, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability. Experience with vocational schools and entry‑level adult workforce education is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive them to successful completion: developing and executing work plans, delivering complex project activities on schedule and within budget.
• Familiarity and some direct experience with high‑performance building practices, including energy efficiency, renewable…