Senior Program Manager, Education Policy & State Engagement

The-Hunt-Institute; Weston (NC); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

The Hunt Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the State Engagement team in Cary, NC. You will develop sessions for State Legislators Retreats and policy fellows, conduct research, and provide analysis for reports and primers.

You will identify diverse state leaders, including Governors’ offices and policymakers, and report to the Director of State Engagement. This is a hybrid role based in Cary, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in public policy, government relations or public relations required.
• Experience working directly for or with elected officials preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible, responsive work style.
• Ability to travel (anticipated 10–15%).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates Hunt Institute project(s) or program(s).
• Manages and oversees the daily administrative components of program(s)/project(s).
• Define program goals, objectives, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular program updates and reports.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring projects are completed within budgetary constraints.
• Create agendas, identify speakers, track registration, coordinate with the events & State Engagement team, and serve as overall manager of assigned Hunt Institute programs and events.
• Lead program evaluation and post-program reviews to assess successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Identify and implement improvements to strengthen support for state early learning education and policy.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel readiness

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Hunt Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the State Engagement team in Cary, NC. You will develop sessions for State Legislators Retreats and policy fellows, conduct research, and provide analysis for reports and primers.

You will identify diverse state leaders, including Governors’ offices and policymakers, and report to the Director of State Engagement. This is a hybrid role based in Cary, NC.