Project Manager of Partnerships

Digital Ready; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Ready in Boston is seeking a Project Manager of Partnerships to support young adults ages 16–24 in exploring educational and career opportunities in STEM. You will provide individualized coaching and help students identify their strengths, interests, and goals while connecting them to resources and opportunities.

You will collaborate with industry, colleges, and training providers to expand access to meaningful STEM pathways and track student progress through enrollment, internships, and

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching to help young adults identify their interests, strengths, and goals.
• Guide students in exploring STEM career pathways across fields including clean energy, biotechnology, engineering, and related disciplines.
• Connect students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that build technical skills and networks.
• Collaborate with industry, colleges, training providers, and workforce partners to expand access to meaningful STEM education and career opportunities.
• Track student engagement, progress, and outcomes including enrollment, internships, apprenticeships, and employment placements.

Skills

Coaching

Partnership development

Career exploration

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager of Partnerships

Target Population: Young adults ages 16–24

Location: Boston, MA

Employment Type: Full-time

The Project Manager of Partnerships supports young adults ages 16–24 in exploring, identifying, and pursuing educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This role provides individualized coaching, career exploration, and ongoing support to help young adults identify their next steps, whether through postsecondary education, technical training, industry certifications, apprenticeships, internships, or employment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to STEM careers for historically underrepresented populations and understands the importance of creating inclusive, supportive pathways into high-growth industries. The coach will help participants identify their strengths, interests, and goals while connecting them to the resources, relationships, and opportunities needed to succeed.

OUR MISSION

Digital Ready activates the creative potential of young adults, especially Black and Latinx youth, to build tangible pathways to economic opportunities in Boston’s innovation economy.

Being Digital Ready means preparing young people to navigate the complexities of a constantly evolving economy and society. We use the city as a living laboratory for learning, breaking down the traditional boundaries between school and the world beyond the classroom. Our mission is to create meaningful economic pathways for students that connect their interests and aspirations with local employer needs and the unique assets of their communities.At Digital Ready, learning is hands-on, experiential, and youth-centered. In our studio, youth develop the habits of creative problem-solving in a safe, supportive environment where they are encouraged to take risks, ask challenging questions, explore new ideas, and grow into confident, creative leaders prepared to shape their futures.

OUR VALUES

• We actively fight against the status quo that allows injustices to be perpetuated without accountability;
• We use our political power, social capital, and networks to create access to high-quality education opportunities for students;
• We value diverse perspectives, which we believe leads to more identity-affirming and innovative learning experiences for students;
• We are committed to being an anti-racist organization that prioritizes the voices of students and communities of color;
• We intentionally support the redesign of policies and structures or systemic racism that continues to exclude and harm communities of color;
• We actively interrogate schools' curriculum, industries' hiring practices, and other institutional practices that limit who has access to Boston's innovation economy.

PROJECT MANAGER

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, The Project Manager of Partnerships will support young adults ages 16–24 in exploring, identifying, and pursuing educational and career opportunities across STEM fields, with a focus on clean energy, biotechnology, engineering, and other high-growth industries. More specifically, the Project Manager of Partnerships will:

• Provide individualized coaching to help young adults identify their interests, strengths, and goals and develop personalized education and career plans;
• Guide students in exploring STEM career pathways, including clean energy, architecture, engineering, electrical trades, carpentry, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and biotechnology;
• Connect students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that build technical skills, industry knowledge, and professional networks;
• Support students in identifying and pursuing next steps, including college enrollment, technical training, industry certifications, apprenticeships, internships, and employment;
• Collaborate with industry, higher education, and workforce development partners to expand access to meaningful STEM education and career opportunities;
• Support students through college and training applications, financial aid and scholarship exploration, resume development, LinkedIn profile creation, digital portfolio development, and interview preparation;
• Help students identify and overcome barriers to participation and success, connecting them with appropriate resources, services, and support systems;
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, colleges, training providers, and apprenticeship programs to create clear pathways from exploration to education, training, and employment;
• Facilitate career exploration activities, including industry visits, job shadowing, informational interviews, guest speakers, and networking opportunities;
• Collaborate with educators, program staff, and coaches to ensure students receive coordinated, holistic support throughout their pathways;
• Track student engagement, progress, and outcomes, including enrollment, credential attainment, internships, apprenticeships, and employment placements;
• Provide ongoing coaching and post-placement support to help students persist in education and training programs and succeed in the workplace;
• Contribute to the development and refinement of STEM pathway programming based on student interests, employer needs, and emerging industry trends;
• Promote equitable access to STEM opportunities, particularly for young adults from historically underrepresented communities, by fostering an inclusive environment that empowers students to recognize their potential and pursue careers in fields where they have traditionally faced barriers;
• Support the development of partnerships, grant proposals, and other initiatives that strengthen and expand STEM education and workforce development opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in-person;
• Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Somalian is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.