Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide regular support, feedback, and coaching to ensure a positive and productive service experience for a cohort of AmeriCorps members.
• Monitor member performance, service hours, and professional growth; address concerns promptly and professionally.
• Facilitate and deliver member training sessions and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with Internal Coaches and Coaching Specialists to manage member supervision, development, and performance.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned sites, building strong relationships with administrators, teachers, Internal Coaches, and other staff.
• Conduct regular site visits and check-ins to ensure smooth program implementation, address challenges, and foster engagement.
• Partner with Coaching Specialists and school staff to ensure program fidelity and to maximize student outcomes.
• Track compliance requirements, including member hours, paperwork, and evaluations; approve timesheets and provide corrective guidance as needed.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for program growth, expansion, and process enhancements.
• Conduct AmeriCorps member interviews, document notes, and make selection decisions for assigned regions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and external organizations to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Represent Ampact at community events, job fairs, and site visits to promote awareness and engagement with AmeriCorps programs.
• Support marketing and media opportunities to elevate program visibility under the guidance of the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma/GED
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of program management or implementation experience, ideally in a non-profit setting.
• Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities; able to mediate conflict and exercise sound judgment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, goal-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Professional communicator with strong listening, public speaking (preferred), and writing skills.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and solution-focused.
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.