Strategic Program Manager, Youth Workforce (Nashville)

Genesys Works; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Comms allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Genesys Works in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager to lead our local youth pathways program. You will oversee recruitment, training, internships, and alumni activities, while guiding a team of coordinators and staff to deliver high-quality programming.

In this role you’ll build strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and corporate partners, track program metrics, manage budgets, and share insights with leadership to drive post-secondary success for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, youth development, or education.
• Strong communication skills—comfortable presenting to diverse audiences and writing clearly.
• Ability to manage projects proactively with attention to detail.
• Skill in analyzing metrics to assess performance and inform decisions.
• Comfort using Microsoft 365 and CRM tools (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies for high school students.

Responsibilities

• Lead student recruitment and selection campaigns across Nashville schools.
• Design and manage the summer training, internship, and alumni programs along with ongoing workshops or events for program staff and young professionals.
• Coach and develop Program Coordinators and part-time staff for high-quality program delivery.
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with school administrators and community organizations and corporate partners to recruit our target demographic, provide meaningful internship experiences, and support students with post-secondary success.
• Tracking and analyzing program data to identify trends and improve stakeholder outcomes, program budgets, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Working closely with the national program team and participating in cross-site collaboration calls to align local strategies with organizational goals.
• Preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

Program management

Youth development

Education

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Genesys Works in Nashville, TN is seeking a Program Manager to lead our local youth pathways program. You will oversee recruitment, training, internships, and alumni activities, while guiding a team of coordinators and staff to deliver high-quality programming.

In this role you’ll build strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and corporate partners, track program metrics, manage budgets, and share insights with leadership to drive post-secondary success for students.