Cohort Programs Lead for Jewish Impact

UpStart; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Parental leave 16 weeks

HRA for travel (employer-funded)

401K with employer match

Flexible discretionary PTO

Mac provided

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

UpStart seeks a Cohort Programs Manager to coordinate UpStart's cohort delivery function. They will serve as the primary project manager across program pathways, responsible for supporting program implementation in alignment with participant needs and required program outcomes.

As the first point of contact for our cohort programs, they ensure a high-quality, mission-aligned learning experience for every cohort member, including UpLift and custom cohorts for funders and partners.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with program/project management, event management, and/or participant experience in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Experience supporting cohort-based or group learning programs, with a focus on participant engagement and outcomes.
• Proven ability to own and manage complex operations, including multiple concurrent cohorts or workstreams, with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Experience translating curriculum or program plans into high-quality, well-executed participant experiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working closely with operations, design, and/or external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of virtual and in-person cohort-based learning sessions across multiple program pathways, ensuring physical and virtual spaces are prepared, well-run, and set up for participant success.
• Partner with the Central Operations team to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience from recruitment through program completion.
• Provide live virtual session support and ongoing virtual learning support between sessions — e.g., monitoring discussion forums and submissions.
• Own participant communications across the full program lifecycle, from onboarding through completion and transition to the UpStarter Community.
• Help facilitate a strong cohort culture by fostering trust, connection, and active participation.

Skills

Program management

Event management

Participant experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

UpStart seeks a Cohort Programs Manager to coordinate UpStart's cohort delivery function. They will serve as the primary project manager across program pathways, responsible for supporting program implementation in alignment with participant needs and required program outcomes.

As the first point of contact for our cohort programs, they ensure a high-quality, mission-aligned learning experience for every cohort member, including UpLift and custom cohorts for funders and partners.