Program Manager Working In Support of Education New York, New York Posted January 31, 2015 Background Working in Support of Education (W!SE), serving more than 100,000 young people and adults, is a nonprofit dedicated to personal finance education as well as readiness for college and the global workplace. We are seeking a strong candidate who has superior organizational skills and can manage more than one initiative. Visit us at www.wise-ny.org. Job Summary w!se’s maintains a suite of its own educational programs and also provides services for third party organizations. These initiatives meet national and state standards, enrich core curricula and are built on four pillars – relevancy, strong partnerships, real world experiences, and effective evaluation and assessment. Reports To This position will report to the President. Responsibilities • Manage one program • Recruit schools to register for W!se program(s) • Create materials and organize workshops • Conduct outreach to secure volunteers and partners • Interface with partners and volunteers from government, private and independent sectors • Plan and/or support organizational and programmatic activities/events Qualifications • College Degree in political science, social sciences, secondary education, business, or other relevant field • A minimum of two-years of experience • Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects with deadlines • Independent, take-charge work style focused on outcomes • Superior writing, grammar, editing and oral communication skills • Experience in program management and/or working with schools, students, teachers, and business professionals preferred • Highly energetic, organized, resourceful team player with a talent for details • Technology skills required Compensation Compensation is commensurate with experience. How to Apply Send cover letter with salary expectation, resume, brief writing sample (no more than 2 pages), and references to [email protected]. Working In Support of Education (http://www.wise-ny.org) Please mention that you were referred through the ParentJobNet website. Visit our website for more new job openings at www.parentjobnet.org It’s FREE to post jobs on the ParentJobNet website. Simply email your job postings to [email protected].