Program Manager

Consolidated Investment Group; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

The David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism is seeking a Program Manager to build and run the Running to Lead program from the ground up in the United States. You will partner with the Executive Director to design, recruit participants, coordinate trainers, and track outcomes in a mission-driven setting.

You will lead operations across trainings, develop detailed workplans, and ensure smooth execution with a focus on growth, structure, and impact for a program just getting off the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in program management, campaigns, civic engagement, or leadership development.
• Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects.
• Knowledge of campaign dynamics, electoral politics, or public leadership pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Openness to diverse viewpoints and belief in personal growth and self-reflection.

Responsibilities

• Program Operations: Manage day-to-day logistics, planning, and evaluation across trainings and cohorts.
• Curriculum & Faculty Coordination: Coordinate trainers and subject matter experts; refine training content.
• Participant Recruitment & Cohort Management: Lead outreach and participant support throughout the program.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Track metrics and report insights to leadership and funders; drive improvements.

Skills

Program management

Campaign dynamics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Job description

The David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism focuses specifically on addressing the rising problem of antisemitism—particularly in the U.S. and globally—through strategic philanthropy, research, and new approaches to advocacy.

Running to Lead is a DMF program that trains Jewish civic leaders to run for public office and serve in senior civic roles each year. To learn more about our mission, visit (DMF)

This is a newly created position , an exciting opportunity to build and own a program from the start. If you\'ve spent time working on political campaigns and felt the grind of the election cycle, this role offers something rare in that world: stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and real room for growth within a mission-driven organization. You\'ll work directly alongside the Executive Director, bringing structure, process, and energy to a program that is just getting off the ground.

As Program Manager, you will be the operational engine behind Running to Lead. This isn\'t a support role, it\'s a builder role. You\'ll work hand‑in‑hand with the Executive Director to design and execute every aspect of the program, from recruiting participants to coordinating trainers to tracking outcomes. If you\'re someone who loves turning big ideas into detailed plans and making things run smoothly, this is the role for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day logistics across trainings, workshops, simulations, and cohort learning, from planning through evaluation.
• Translate program goals into detailed workplans, timelines, and deliverables across the full program lifecycle.
• Serve as the operational right hand to the Executive Director, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Curriculum & Faculty Coordination

• Coordinate trainers, elected officials, campaign professionals, and subject matter experts covering fundraising, messaging, coalition‑building, and more.
• Support development and refinement of training content, ensuring sessions are well‑structured and materials are prepared in advance.

Participant Recruitment & Cohort Management

• Lead outreach and selection efforts to build diverse, high‑caliber cohorts ready to campaign and lead.
• Serve as primary point of contact for participants, providing guidance and logistical support throughout the program.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Track program metrics, surface insights, and report to DMF leadership and funders on participant engagement and long‑term outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating feedback from participants, faculty, and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of experience in program management, political campaigns, civic engagement, or leadership development
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated understanding of campaign dynamics, electoral politics, or public leadership pathways
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Openness to diverse viewpoints and a belief that meaningful change begins with personal growth and self‑reflection

Preferred

• Experience with candidate training programs, political incubators, or leadership fellowships
• Familiarity with local, state, and/or federal electoral landscapes
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment

BENEFITS

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, supplemental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal days, and bonus potential (STI).