Senior Programs Ops Lead: Scalable Education Experiences

Young Founders School

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Founders School is seeking a senior operator to own the delivery of our special programs, turning undefined offerings into reliable, scalable experiences for families. You will lead planning, staffing, logistics, execution, and post-program follow-through across multiple campuses.

You will coordinate guides, mentors, and vendors while partnering with school heads and enrollment teams to strengthen the Founders School pipeline.

Qualifications

Owned end-to-end program delivery, events, or operations with outcomes accountability.
Strong operator with ability to manage people and vendors at scale.
Comfortable building from ambiguity into reliable, repeatable programs.
Excellent judgment on quality and experience, maintaining high standards.
Daily use of AI tools to plan, coordinate, and operate more efficiently.
Located in or willing to relocate to New York, NY.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program delivery for special offerings (Founders Weekend, Young Founders, spin-offs).
Turn early or undefined offerings into repeatable, well-run programs with operating models and playbooks.
Manage people delivering programs—guides, mentors, facilitators, vendors.
Own participant and family experience so offerings feel excellent.
Collaborate with school heads, enrollment, and events to align with the broader pipeline.
Measure participation, satisfaction, outcomes, and improve each program.