Programs Manager

Employment Enterprises, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid holidays

Detailed benefits information

Job summary

Employment Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Programs Manager to lead youth leadership initiatives, coordinate governance and events, and strengthen program delivery from its Herndon, Virginia office.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a $60,000 annual salary and opportunities to develop leadership programs with diverse partners. You will manage councils and elections, create reports for stakeholders, and oversee training content and awards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in youth-focused roles and administrative support.
• Strong leadership and management capability with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including business writing and editing for accuracy and clarity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience working with databases.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and improve routine processes.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds as needed for meeting and event preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend strategic goals, objectives, and a program of work with youth leadership groups.
• Manage youth council activities and election processes, improving workflows and outcomes as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, staff, and external partners to support program objectives.
• Plan and produce conference general sessions and related leadership events, including logistics and content coordination.
• Prepare periodic and special reports on program activities, progress, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee leadership training content development and ensure presentation quality and alignment to organizational standards.
• Manage scholarship, award, and contest application processes, including reviewer coordination and award disbursement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Our client is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing students for career success through leadership and skills development. The Programs Manager will lead youth leadership initiatives, coordinate governance and events, and strengthen program delivery to advance organizational impact. This is a full time direct hire position, hybrid, based in Herndon, Virginia, with a salary of $60,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend strategic goals, objectives, and a program of work with youth leadership groups
• Manage youth council activities and election processes, improving workflows and outcomes as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with students, staff, and external partners to support program objectives
• Plan and produce conference general sessions and related leadership events, including logistics and content coordination
• Prepare periodic and special reports on program activities, progress, and results for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee leadership training content development and ensure presentation quality and alignment to organizational standards
• Manage scholarship, award, and contest application processes, including reviewer coordination and award disbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in youth-focused roles and administrative support
• Strong leadership and management capability with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills, including business writing and editing for accuracy and clarity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience working with databases
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and improve routine processes
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds as needed for meeting and event preparation

What the client offers

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Paid annual leave
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid holidays
• Detailed benefits information provided during the application process

Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.