Program Manager

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Own the operational execution of approved programs from detailed planning to live execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate the work of internal teams, speakers, vendors, and community partners to ensure educational programs are delivered on time, on budget, and according to plan.
• Goal Alignment: Collaborate with internal team and community partners to align around established program goals, success metrics, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Venue & Space Coordination: Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate venues and spaces for both local and partner-led educational events at the Dupree.
• Vendor Relations: Source and manage relationships with external vendors (catering, A/V, room setup, print production, tech support), negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Budget Tracking: Monitor program expenses closely to ensure all events are executed within their approved financial parameters.
• On-the-Ground Execution & Support: Act as the primary, go-to person on-site during live events, managing setup, schedule adherence, and vendor troubleshooting.
• Stakeholder Hospitality: Ensure a welcoming environment for attendees, educators, speakers, and partner organizational leadership.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Lead wrap-up meetings, gather feedback from partners, and synthesize data to improve future programming.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in program management, nonprofit operations, educational programming, or event management (experience within Jewish communal organizations or non-profits is a major plus).
• Detail Obsessed: A proven track record of managing moving parts, complex logistics, and tight timelines without letting things slip through the cracks.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable collaborating with internal staff, high-level community partners, and external vendors alike.
• Problem Solver: Highly adaptable with the ability to think on your feet and solve logistical challenges calmly during live events.
• Tools: Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, HubSpot) and standard office suites (Microsoft Office).
• Flexibility: Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on the educational program schedule.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., food trays, program materials) during setup and breakdown, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to reliably arrive and depart on time as the point person for programs and events with variable start and stop times.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation for this role is $55,000–$62,000 annually, based on experience. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with employer contribution; and charitable contributions on their behalf. Full-time employees (32+ hours) also receive up to half off tuition at participating Jewish day schools in Atlanta.

How To Apply

Complete the application including your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us about an event or program you've managed from start to finish — what your role was and what made it come together.