Educational Programs Manager

Youth RISE Foundation Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking an Educational Programs Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational initiatives.

The role is remote full-time with a future transition to hybrid/in-person as the Youth RISE Community Center opens. You will build partnerships, develop curriculum, and monitor outcomes to advance youth achievement and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing educational, youth development, or nonprofit programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to lead multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives.
• Develop program goals, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Design and manage workshops, seminars, and educational events.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
• Recruit, supervise, and support program staff, volunteers, mentors, and facilitators.
• Develop educational resources, curriculum, and training materials.
• Monitor participant engagement, program outcomes, and organizational impact.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and support grant-funded educational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new educational opportunities and expand programming.
• Ensure programs reflect best practices and promote equitable access to educational resources.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

YOUTH RISE FOUNDATION Educational Programs Manager Remote·Full time Company website

The Educational Programs Manager leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of Youth RISE Foundation's educational programs and initiatives. This full-time role is responsible for creating high-quality learning experiences, managing program operations, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring programs achieve measurable outcomes that support the academic, personal, and career success of youth and young adults. The position is remote until the opening of the Youth RISE Community Center, after which it will transition to an in-person/hybrid work environment.

About YOUTH RISE FOUNDATION

Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.

Description

Educational Programs Manager

Organization: Youth RISE Foundation

Location: Remote (United States) (Transitioning to hybrid/in-person upon the opening of the Youth RISE Community Center)

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Full-Time

About Youth RISE Foundation

Youth RISE Foundation (Resources Inspiration Service Empowerment) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community impact initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Educational Programs Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational initiatives that support student success and expand access to learning opportunities.

Overview

The Educational Programs Manager oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Foundation's educational programs. This role collaborates with executive leadership, educators, community partners, and volunteers to create impactful learning experiences while ensuring programs align with the Foundation's mission, strategic goals, and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives.
• Develop program goals, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Design and manage workshops, seminars, and educational events.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
• Recruit, supervise, and support program staff, volunteers, mentors, and facilitators.
• Develop educational resources, curriculum, and training materials.
• Monitor participant engagement, program outcomes, and organizational impact.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and support grant-funded educational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new educational opportunities and expand programming.
• Ensure programs reflect best practices and promote equitable access to educational resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing educational, youth development, or nonprofit programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to lead multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Youth RISE Foundation?

• Lead innovative educational programs that transform the lives of youth and young adults.
• Help build a growing national nonprofit committed to educational equity and opportunity.
• Collaborate with educators, nonprofit leaders, and community partners.
• Begin working remotely with the opportunity to transition to a collaborative community center environment as the organization grows.
• Play a key leadership role in shaping the future of Youth RISE Foundation.