Who’s Hiring? Support Community Change with These Program Management Roles

Program management plays a crucial role in aligning an organization’s various projects with its overarching mission and goals. By coordinating resources, managing timelines, and fostering cross-team collaboration, professionals in this field drive nonprofits toward a unified vision of impact, delivering both quick wins and long-term change.

Whether you’re already working in program management or you’re exploring this line of work for the first time, we’ve gathered some exciting job openings that might be a perfect fit for you.

1. Equal Rights Advocates, San Francisco, CA

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) is a national civil rights organization dedicated to ending gender discrimination in the workplace and in schools. The organization fosters a highly entrepreneurial environment and encourages team members to be proactive problem-solvers. They are hiring a Program Manager / Director for Gender Equity in Infrastructure to work in a hybrid capacity in or near San Francisco, CA.  

2. Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, Kings County, NY

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) is a community-based network of social enterprises and job-training programs in South Brooklyn. Its mission is to empower low- and moderate-income people by creating living-wage employment opportunities and access to career paths. They are hiring a Red Hook on the Road Commercial Driver (CDL) Training Program Coordinator to work on-site in or near Kings County, NY.

3. All In Together Campaign, New York, NY

All In Together (AIT) is a non-partisan women's organization focused on providing cross-sector, innovative solutions to promote the advancement of women's political, civic, and professional leadership across the United States. Committed to addressing the nation's most urgent gender gaps in political and civic engagement, AIT empowers women with the necessary tools and resources to actively participate in the political process and create change around the issues they are most passionate about. They are hiring a Program and Communications Coordinator to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY. 

4. Camden Coalition of Healthcare, Camden, NJ

The Camden Coalition is a multidisciplinary, community-based nonprofit working to improve care for people with complex health and social needs in the city of Camden, New Jersey, and across the country. They develop and test care management models and redesign service systems in partnership with consumers, community members, health systems, and more, to achieve person-centered, equitable care. They are hiring a 2024 Program Manager, Field Building and Resources to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Camden, NJ. 

5. The Salvation Army National Headquarters, Alexandria, VA

The Salvation Army operates in over 124 countries around the world, sharing the Christian message and providing essential support such as food, clothing, and shelter to anyone in need, without any restrictions. Through community-based initiatives, they work to enhance living conditions and build skills in underserved areas, while also promoting the spiritual, moral, and physical well-being of individuals and communities. They are hiring an Emergency Disaster Services Program Specialist to work on-site in or near Alexandria, VA. 

6. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, New York, NY 

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST), founded in 1973, is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism, welcoming LGBTQ and straight individuals and families who share its values. Guided by clergy and interns from the Reconstructionist, Conservative, and Reform Movements, along with dedicated administrative staff and lay leaders, CBST takes pride in fostering a strong, inclusive, and engaged community. They are hiring a Program Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY. 

7. CUNY EDGE, New York, US

CUNY EDGE, part of the Office of Academic Affairs at CUNY Central, supports low-income students, particularly public welfare recipients, in partnership with the City’s Human Resources Administration (HRA). For over 20 years, it has helped students meet HRA work requirements, graduate on time, and secure employment, serving 4,800 students annually across 19 campuses. They are hiring a Deputy Director, Program Management & Administration to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York. 

8. Lawyers Alliance for New York, New York, NY 

Lawyers Alliance for New York provides business and transactional legal services to nonprofits improving New York City neighborhoods. By connecting pro bono lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, they help develop affordable housing, stimulate economic growth, and run essential programs for low-income residents, including children, the elderly, and immigrants. They are hiring a Program Assistant to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY. 

9. Just A Start, Cambridge, MA 

Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are fundamental to building equitable communities. For over 50 years, it has focused on addressing the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systematically denied opportunities to reach their full potential. They are hiring a Financial Empowerment Program Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Cambridge, MA. 

10. Tomorrow's Leaders NYC, Bronx County, NY

Tomorrow's Leaders NYC, based in East New York, Brooklyn, and the Highbridge section of the Bronx, supports at-risk, over-age middle school students to ensure a smoother transition to adulthood. They provide social, emotional, academic, and vocational development from enrollment through high school completion. They are hiring a Bronx Program Manager to work on-site in or near Bronx County, NY. 

11. Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, Dorchester, MA

The Dorchester Bay EDC was founded by three civic organizations to address economic disinvestment, housing deterioration, business decline in Upham's Corner, and long-term high unemployment. In 1997, it prioritized four key areas: job creation and economic development, housing, retail development, and social development. They are hiring a Program Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Dorchester, MA. 

12. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, Philadelphia, PA

Big Brothers Big Sisters has empowered youth for over 100 years, believing in every child's potential to thrive. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, this organization creates impactful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 6 to 18, fostering positive, lasting relationships. They are hiring a Program Coordinator/Enrollment Specialist to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Philadelphia, PA. 

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