Manager of Program Launch

Position: Manager of Program Launch FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote from CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI (Central time zone preferred) Reports to: Director, Program Operations Strategy Salary Range: $80,000 - $86,000 Genesys Works is a national leader in providing pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.
Currently, in 7 cities nationwide, we are positioning ourselves for future growth.
As the Manager of Program Launch, you will have the opportunity to help the National team build the programmatic foundation of Genesys Works in a new city and coach the new program team during their first year of operation.
Check out a spotlight from our newest launch site, Tulsa, OK, here! This position can be based remotely and must be available for travel to launch sites as required.
The Manager of Program Launch role is for you if you're: A Social Impact Leader.
You are Interested in supporting high school students and their families from diverse backgrounds with resources to increase their economic mobility, which resonates with your core values (internships, community partners, school resources, etc.
).
A Goal Oriented Connector.
You thrive at building and leveraging relationships with stakeholders from the executive level to those in direct service to meet goals.
An Innovative Problem Solver.
You put forth your ideas confidently and enjoy adapting best practices to different environments.
Flexible and Adaptable.
You don't resent sudden requests or unforeseen detours when clear rationale and strategic implications are at stake.
You expect them.
You are, at heart, someone who enjoys variety at work and can develop contingency plans as needed.
A Developer.
You love being a subject matter expert or connector who coaches new program teams in their first year of operation.
As the Program Launch Manager, an ordinary week might consist of: Researching and building relationships with local school districts, high school staff, and similar community partner organizations in potential launch cities Supporting the hiring and onboarding of new site program teams Taking national program calendars, playbooks, and guidance, then translating them into a calendar of steps/deadlines for the new site program team their first year, including: Designing and supporting a student recruitment and enrollment campaign from beginning to end for a newly hired local program manager, including application setup, marketing materials, and a calendar of activities, events, and recruitment messaging for key stakeholders (school staff, parents, students, community partners, etc.
) Using research and community stakeholders (schools, community partners, internship partners, etc.
) to support and coach the new program team/s on preparing for and executing summer training, internship matching, and student internship onboarding Depending on the season (e.
g.
, when not in the middle of a launch), contributing to and/or developing National Program Team strategies that will support, train, and increase the effectiveness of program delivery to our staff and students As the Program Launch Manager, you will need this to be successful: Experience and knowledge with building recruitment and admissions project plans for an unknown entity that includes multiple stakeholders (district administrators, high school leadership and staff, families, students, etc.
) Comfort and ability to build relationships and networks in new communities, particularly with school and community partners Understanding and experience working with our student population Ability to communicate Genesys Works' value proposition and impact Benefits of working at Genesys Works: In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer the following: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance Generous paid time off policy, (10) company paid holidays, and "Soft Close" between Christmas and New Year's.
403(b) retirement savings plan with company match Communications allowance Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements Commitment to Diversity: Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
Genesys Works will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff and corporate partners are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission.
As such, we seek to recruit, support, develop, and retain high-caliber talent from a diverse candidate pool that complements and reflects the students we proudly serve.
Commitment to Inclusivity: Genesys Works remains committed to fostering a more equitable, inclusive, and united society.
We stand in solidarity with members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and seek partnerships that help dismantle the systems that lead to inequity in pursuit of a more just community.
The fabric of our country is made up of its people.
The rich diversity of ideas, cultures, and norms is what makes this country unique, and it is what makes it resilient.
For these reasons, there is no other country in the world that ensures a wide range of opportunities and freedoms for its citizens.
It is the place where people dare to make the impossible possible in the hope of a better future, not only for themselves but for the generations that follow.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter at https://genesysworks.
org/about-us/careers/.
To learn more about Genesys Works, visit our website at www.
genesysworks.
org.