Thank you for your interest in joining Invest in Youth.

We are actively looking for a program manager. This person plays a pivotal role in bringing our one-on-one tutoring program to life. Primary responsibilities include a variety of program-related duties, along with support for key operational, administrative and fundraising outreach efforts.

The role is supported by our highly engaged board of directors and depends on maintaining strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, community partners, and — most importantly — the volunteers who are key to our success.

Job title: Program manager
Reports to: Executive committee
Status: Non-exempt, part-time position

Responsibilities

Administrative

  • Manage Salesforce and Mailchimp data

  • Pick up mail

Tutor Recruitment

  • Serve on tutor recruitment committee

  • Manage posting announcements across community

  • Receive and respond to tutor applications

  • Schedule and conduct tutor interviews

  • Run background checks

  • Assign tutors to schools

Program

  • Serve on program committee

  • Contact principals in September for schedule/teacher assignment/process

  • Coordinate and manage the following with teachers (site coordinators) at each school at the start of the school year

  1. Registration of students with parents

  2. Teacher recommendation sheets

  3. Pair students with tutors

  4. Develop and manage tutor resources

  5. Arrange quarterly meetings for site coordinators and the board 

  • Manage the following, in-person, at school sites each week – while supporting IIY reps at other sites

  1. Attendance of students and tutors

  2. Absences and substitute assignments

  3. Communication with tutors to serve as an ongoing resource

  •  Obtain test data from schools

  •  Provide fall training for tutors

  •  Build relationships with tutors

  •  Attend bi-monthly board meetings

  •  Attend Seattle Tutoring Coalition and advertise their trainings

Fundraising and Development:

  • Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns

  • Manage Salesforce and Mailchimp data

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education/work/life experience

  • Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Traditional and digital media savvy

  • Organized and creative thinker with ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, accept new challenges, and work successfully across organization lines and with a diverse team of colleagues

  • Growth mindset, an ability to work independently, and a rigorous attention to detail

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Mailchimp and Google Workspace desired

  • Commitment to Invest in Youth’s mission and vision

  • Must enjoy working with children

This is a 30-hour per week position, with flexible hours. Must live in the greater Seattle area. This position works directly with elementary-age children and adults in a school setting. Accepting this position will require passing a background check.

Hiring wage: $25-30/hour, 30-hours per week.

Benefits: PTO available. There are no health benefits available for this position.

Invest in Youth is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter and your resume to contact@InvestinYouth.org.