Education & Community Program Manager

The Sanneh Foundation Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanneh Foundation Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking an Education and Community Programs Manager to lead and coordinate afterschool and youth programming, workforce development, and community partnerships.

This full-time role emphasizes program design, delivery, staff supervision, evaluation, and compliance, with a strong focus on equity and positive youth outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience.
• Experience working with youth, seniors, or workforce development programs.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English a plus).
• Familiarity with JAG programming or career coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate three program areas: Kidztyme, Senior Programming, and Girls First Academic Enrichment.
• Design and support community programs, ensuring adherence to planning protocols and systems.
• Deliver afterschool educational programming and build a digital library of content.
• Coordinate facility use in partnership with the Director; manage registrations and recruitment.
• Administer evaluation protocols including surveys and program observations.
• Provide on-site supervision to ensure safety and compliance.
• Supervise staff, manage payroll and performance reviews for workforce teams.
• Organize monthly mentorship and training opportunities for workforce employees.
• Serve as JAG Specialist providing career coaching and advocacy for youth.
• Monitor expenditures and budgeting to stay within annual allocations.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote programs; write program catalogs.

Skills

Program management

Youth engagement

Team supervision

Budget management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

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Education & Community Program Manager

Full Time Saint Paul, MN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1091

Salary Range: $61,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Job Title:

Education and Community Programs Manager

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by

supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by

providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by

advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

Values

Accountability

Caring

Respect

Fun

Position Description Values

The Manager of Education and Community Programs serves as the bridge between high-level organizational planning and the on-the-ground delivery of educational programs across senior programming, academic enrichment, workforce development, and afterschool initiatives. This role ensures that all programs operate smoothly, safely, and in alignment with community needs — while maintaining high standards of program quality, staffing, and educational impact.

Role and Responsibilities

Program Development & Management

This position oversees and coordinates three key program areas:

• Kidztyme: K–5 afterschool program serving elementary-aged youth.
• Senior Programming: Engaging programming and food/nutrition initiatives at Conway.
• Girls First (G1) Academic Enrichment: Supporting academic opportunities for G1 Athletes.

Core responsibilities within this area include:

• Planning: Design and support others in designing community programs, with a primary focus on the areas listed above. Ensure adherence to Sanneh program planning protocols and systems.
• Educational Content: Ensure high-quality pedagogical approaches that meet educational and program quality standards. Build and maintain a digital library and program content repository.
• Program Delivery: Directly deliver afterschool educational programming, including Kidztyme.
• Scheduling: Coordinate facility use in partnership with the Director.
• Registration & Recruitment: Manage program registration and community recruitment in collaboration with the Director.
• Evaluation: Administer evaluation protocols including surveys, program observations, and workforce rubrics.

Supervision & People Management

• On-Site Oversight: Provide direct supervision to ensure safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise Conway-based workforce staff; conduct weekly check-ins with Right Track supervisors, VISTAs, and third-party staff members. Supervise program leaders and frontline program staff.
• Payroll & Performance: Manage timesheets and conduct performance reviews for Right Track and workforce staff.
• Professional Development: Organize monthly mentorship and training opportunities for workforce employees.
• JAG Specialist: Serve as a JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) Specialist, providing career coaching, mentorship, and advocacy for youth.
• Budgeting: Monitor expenditures for equipment and supplies, ensuring programs remain within annual budget allocations.
• Marketing: Write program catalogs and collaborate with the marketing team to promote programs to the community.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all facilities meet health, safety, and risk management codes and organizational policies.

Community Relations

• Customer Service: Handle community member complaints and special requests in a professional and timely manner. Provide front desk support at either building as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field

5+ years of program management experience

Experience working with youth, seniors, or workforce development programs

Experience supervising staff and managing budgets

Bilingual (Spanish/English a plus)

Familiarity with JAG programming or career coaching

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field

5+ years of program management experience

Experience working with youth, seniors, or workforce development programs

Experience supervising staff and managing budgets

Bilingual (Spanish/English a plus)

Familiarity with JAG programming or career coaching

Physical Demandsand other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams HR Generalist at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements