Program Manager, Community Education & Partnerships

Peter Paul; Richmond (VA); On-site; 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 is seeking a Program Manager to support the Chief Program Officer in coordinating, implementing, and day-to-day management of programs spanning Youth Education, New Gen, Family and Community Engagement, and Older Adult Programming.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, creativity, and relationship-building while managing multiple priorities and staff across departments within a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

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

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 Family and Community Engagement, support the implementation and ongoing development of social work program by providing direct supervision and support to the Social Work Program Coordinator.

Skills

Organization

Follow-through

Collaborative leadership

Communication

Creativity

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Flexibility

Judgment

Coaching staff

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Peter Paul is seeking a Program Manager to support the Chief Program Officer in coordinating, implementing, and day-to-day management of programs spanning Youth Education, New Gen, Family and Community Engagement, and Older Adult Programming.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, creativity, and relationship-building while managing multiple priorities and staff across departments within a mission-driven nonprofit.