DiscoverWorks Program Lead — Partnerships & Impact

Unitedwaysem; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

ASPCA pet insurance

DoorDash discount

20 days paid time off

12 paid holidays

Floating holiday

Job summary

United Way for Southeast Michigan (UWSEM) is seeking a Manager, DiscoverWorks to oversee implementation and continuous improvement of DiscoverWorks in collaboration with school districts and community organizations. The role focuses on supporting providers, ensuring quality program delivery, and strengthening partnerships.

Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, provider support, data collection and reporting, and cross-team collaboration to maximize outcomes for youth programs in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience working in education, youth development, out-of-school time programming, nonprofit organizations, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, partnerships, or community initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of DiscoverWorks providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with provider partners and community stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance, resources, and implementation support to DiscoverWorks providers.
• Monitor program activities and help providers meet requirements, timelines, and expectations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings and communications for DiscoverWorks partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support program implementation.
• Maintain awareness of regional OST opportunities, resources, and partnerships.

Skills

K-12 education understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education/ Social Work/ Public Admin/ Nonprofit)

3–5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

United Way for Southeast Michigan (UWSEM) is seeking a Manager, DiscoverWorks to oversee implementation and continuous improvement of DiscoverWorks in collaboration with school districts and community organizations. The role focuses on supporting providers, ensuring quality program delivery, and strengthening partnerships.

Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, provider support, data collection and reporting, and cross-team collaboration to maximize outcomes for youth programs in