Program Manager, Community Schools Strategy (Hybrid)

United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

401k with match

Company contributions

PTO

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

United Way of Massachusetts Bay seeks an experienced Program Manager to coordinate its Community Schools Strategy. This two-year, grant-funded role focuses on day-to-day activities, multi-project management, and collaboration with families, students, communities, and partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management, facilitation, data collection/evaluation, and a commitment to equity. Hybrid work requires a minimum of two days in the Boston office, with some evenings and travel as

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in public school, educational, or youth-supporting setting
• Experience facilitating virtual and/or in-person sessions
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong project management abilities with initiative and multi-project handling
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Experience or interest in program evaluation and data collection
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in strategy development
• Commitment to United Way mission
• Willingness to travel and work a hybrid schedule in Boston

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Community Schools strategy and coordinate priority setting
• Organize and manage timelines and team tasks
• Align internal UW processes and teams
• Lead special projects within the Community Schools strategy
• Develop and implement project management systems for the strategy
• Manage communications and documentation for the strategy and governance bodies
• Manage data and support development of a data system for the strategy
• Support grant requests, program reports, and funding continuations from sponsors
• Manage grants, contracts, and MOUs
• Understand program history and alignment with UWMB EEOST goals
• Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars
• Represent the organization professionally
• Communicate with partners via email, phone, and Zoom
• Engage in other assignments relevant to programs and candidate interests

Skills

Public school experience

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Data collection

Equity & inclusion

Mission alignment

Travel flexibility

Job description

United Way of Massachusetts Bay seeks an experienced Program Manager to coordinate its Community Schools Strategy. This two-year, grant-funded role focuses on day-to-day activities, multi-project management, and collaboration with families, students, communities, and partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management, facilitation, data collection/evaluation, and a commitment to equity. Hybrid work requires a minimum of two days in the Boston office, with some evenings and travel as