Program Manager, Network Convenings

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, strategy, budgeting, and execution of user-experience for whole-network events, which includes virtual meetings, the annual network launch, onboarding new partners, and the yearly in-person Summit.

• Create participant experiences, session frameworks, and partner pathways for whole-network events utilizing equitable and human-centered design principles.

• Lead the execution of events, produce smaller gatherings and virtual meetings, and coordinate with event vendors for the Summit and other major events.

• Manage the convening calendar and establish a regular schedule of events throughout the year.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, event vendors, venues, and consultants.

• Assess gathering and program outcomes along with partner engagement, using insights to enhance future initiatives.

• Facilitate engagement pathways that strengthen partner contributions and peer connections.

• Develop recruitment and mobilization strategies for whole-network programs and events.

• Define the strategy and design for Circle, the community platform for the network.

• Provide guidance on partner experiences and ensure alignment with the CoLab calendar.

• Support program outcomes through monitoring progress, evaluation, and collaboration with teammates, vendors, consultants, and network partners.

• Travel 10–15% for team retreats, the annual Summit, partner meetings, regional gatherings, and select in-person partner interactions.

• Report to the Associate Director, Network Development & Impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least four years of relevant professional experience.

• Practitioner of equitable and human-centered design.

• Proven experience in designing and executing both virtual and in-person events of various sizes, including at least one flagship-scale event.

• Background in program design and management focused on adult learning, leadership development, network or community management, and/or community organizing.

• Experience in group facilitation, both in-person and virtual.

• Proficient in managing virtual communities or networks, including oversight of engagement and participation outcomes.

• Experience in vendor management, consulting, and event budgeting.

• Strong skills in program and project management.

• Highly organized with a strong emphasis on follow-through and attention to detail.

• Experience in crafting inclusive, engaging, and memorable community-building experiences.

• Ability to leverage data and partner feedback to identify issues and make informed decisions.

• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a remote team.

• Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, open-minded, creative, and adaptable.

• Preferred: Experience in STEM education, K-12 or teacher-focused organizations, or a membership or network organization.

• A passion for social change with the ability to lead and design initiatives centered on racial justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%.

• 15 paid vacation days during the first year.

• 20 vacation days in the second year.

• 12 observed holidays.

• Offices closed from December 25th to January 1st.

• Remote work environment.

• Bi-annual team retreats, annual Summit and partner gatherings, regional meet-ups, and selected in-person partner engagements as part of expected travel.