Education & Community Programs Manager

Peter Paul RVA; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Peter Paul RVA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Chief Program Officer in coordinating and day-to-day management of Peter Paul’s programs across Youth Education, New Gen, Family and Community Engagement, Older Adult Programming, and related initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, creative, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while building relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in youth development, education, nonprofit programming, human services, or community-based programming.
• Previous experience coordinating programs, projects, teams, or multiple priorities.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Experience working with youth, families, community partners, or multidisciplinary teams is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to implement program goals, priorities, calendars, and initiatives across Peter Paul's program areas.
• Provide day-to-day management, coordination, and support to Program Coordinators and other assigned program staff.
• Help ensure programs are appropriately staffed, scheduled, prepared, and operating efficiently.
• Maintain strong communication and coordination across Youth Education, New Gen, Family and Community Engagement, Older Adult Programming, and other program initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CPO and program staff to develop engaging programming, including New Gen experiences, special initiatives, enrichment opportunities, and program improvements.
• Conduct regular program check-ins and walkthroughs to monitor implementation, student engagement, staff support needs, and overall program quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication and logistics with community partners, vendors, and program providers.
• Support staff onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development in collaboration with the CPO.
• Identify operational challenges, communicate concerns proactively, and work collaboratively with the appropriate staff to develop solutions.
• Maintain program calendars, schedules, records, documentation, and other systems needed to support effective program implementation.
• Support the coordination of special events, field experiences, family activities, student celebrations, and other programmatic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other Peter Paul departments to coordinate program spaces, transportation, meals, supplies, facilities, and other operational needs.
• Within Social Work Program Support: supervise and support the Social Work Program Coordinator.
• Ensuring program is implemented consistently and efficiently.
• Maintaining appropriate program records and documentation.
• Tracking parent and caregiver participation and attendance.
• Supporting the collection and organization of program data.
• Collaborating on program frameworks, procedures, workflows, and continuous improvement.
• Helping ensure communication among families, program staff, and organizational leadership remains timely and consistent.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building skills

Independent & collaborative work

Supervisory or team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Peter Paul RVA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Chief Program Officer in coordinating and day-to-day management of Peter Paul’s programs across Youth Education, New Gen, Family and Community Engagement, Older Adult Programming, and related initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, creative, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while building relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.