Program Manager

Company Description

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of over 30 full‑time professionals and more than 400 summer and school‑year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out‑of‑school programs.

Our award‑winning summer camps and after‑school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, as well as its commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all.

EDMO’s growth trajectory has been impressive, with expansion into multiple regions and over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California. Our organization’s commitment to quality programming and equitable access has been acknowledged through various accolades, including the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award, 15 consecutive years of being voted “Best of the Bay,” and features on CNN, ABC, TODAY, Common Sense Media, Wall Street Journal, and NPR.

We envision a more connected world where all people feel confident on their journey toward self‑discovery and cultivate a deep sense of responsibility. Join our team and be part of an organization that is providing every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness.

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their assigned comprehensive after‑school program. This includes pre‑season training, in‑season program management, staff coaching and management, and interactions with students and parents. The Program Manager ensures the smooth operation of daily program activities, which include snack time, outdoor play, homework help, and SEL and STEAM activities. Exact parameters and daily schedules vary by partnership/site and the Program Manager is accountable for adapting company policies to the specifics of each partnership or site.

This is an on‑site role.

• Maintain a positive relationship with all key contacts of the partnership.
• Build healthy and positive relationships with all site staff, including principals, office staff, teachers, and custodians.
• Meet regularly with relevant site staff to ensure smooth collaboration between the EDMO program and host site and adhere to site specifications.
• Manage site budget and ensure all line items are within agreed upon budget. Create bi‑weekly touchpoints to reconcile actuals with the budget, covering flex budget for site‑specific supplies, payroll expenses, and, when applicable, staff appreciation and professional development.
• Ensure payroll is on budget according to agreements with district partners. Oversee payroll and ensure timesheets are accurate and overtime is under budget.
• Direct and coordinate programs for assigned locations. Lead accountability for the site as Program Manager.
• Lead and supervise small and large employee teams, recognize potential issues, and apply problem‑solving methods as needed.
• Observe student behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply suitable behavior‑management techniques, positive redirection, or corrective action as necessary to support students in making positive choices, collaborating with the Program Culture Manager when needed.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to recruit, hire, and train effective program staff who can manage and lead a classroom and ensure delivery of EDMO’s comprehensive after‑school curriculum.
• Provide ongoing supportive coaching, progressive counseling, and goal setting for program staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluations for program staff.
• Implement all EDMO program policies and procedures, closely following training guides, tools, and written policies and acting as the expert on where to find answers from the provided tools.
• Plan and implement program activities for “Community Week” that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with EDMO values, submitting plans within deadlines to the Program Culture Manager.
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