Program Manager

We Connect The Dots is a not-for-profit organization that creates education experiential learning programs for students ages 13-25. Our mission is to inspire and educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through a collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of the 21st Century workforce skills, as well as the opportunities available to students embracing STEAM careers. Impacting students at a local, national and global level, our programs create a hunger for learning that empowers students to find their own paths to success.

Job Description

The Program Manager will provide reliable, timely, and professional support to the Executive Director and a staff of volunteers to enhance the organization's brand awareness, funding, and education programs. The Program Manager will provide support through social media, nurture marketing and constituent retention platforms. The role will require the independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload.

Compensation:

35-40 hours per week; $35k - $40k/annually

Responsibilities Include:

  • Planning and executing of WCTD programs

  • Assist in sponsorship sales and grant writing

  • Manage organization social media presence

  • Manage online and direct marketing campaigns

  • Website and blog management

  • Attending meetings (Board Meetings, Team Meetings)

  • Meetings you will co-manage (Programs, Video-Editing, Volunteers)

  • Assist in event management for internal events including seminars, conferences, webinars, tradeshows, roundtables etc. including event budget

  • Maintain marketing/constituent database

  • Maintain marketing and education calendar

  • Managing volunteer recruitment/Volunteer Match

  • Assist in the development and editing of communications including collateral and funding scripts

  • Lead sourcing of branded promotional items and printing

  • Supporting Executive Director with email follow-ups and email communications

Preferred Requirements

Applicant should be passionate about education and technology, looking to build experience and learn to utilize the latest technology tools in a high tech organization with team members ready to teach and inspire the right candidate.

The following are competencies that will be taught in this role.  Candidates that bring already developed competencies in these areas will increase their likelihood to be selected.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more)

  • Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles

  • QuickBooks experience is a plus

  • Sales & marketing experience is a plus

  • Experience in Tech Industry is preferred

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills

  • High school diploma; BSc/BA in office administration or relevant field is preferred

We are an organization that teaches and we are looking for someone that has the right foundations and mix of people skills and work ethic to want to prove themselves and learn.  We are a new organization where the possibilities for growth are endless. 

To be considered email your resume and cover letter to employment@we-connect-the-dots.org.