Program Manager (New England)

Position Overview

NSBMA is seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager, based in Boston or the New England region, to join our growing team to lead and coordinate our work in New England. This is a part-time contractor position, requiring 15-20 hours per week, with a focus on managing program activities, ensuring timely delivery of outputs, and facilitating communication between NSBMA, project partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination: Oversee the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring that all activities are completed on time and within budget.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct outreach and maintain ongoing communication with student board members, school districts, educational leaders, youth-led groups, and other relevant stakeholders across the four focus states (MA, ME, NH, RI), including through on-site visits.
3. Data Collection & Analysis: Lead the mapping of student representation on school boards, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. This includes gathering demographic data to better understand how to promote equity in student representation.
4. Needs Assessment: Lead efforts to understand the support needs of student board members to effectively navigate the school board environment by organizing focus groups, surveys, and bilateral discussions.
5. Partnership Development: Build and sustain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including educational organizations, school board associations, and youth-led groups, to advance NSBMA's mission.
6. Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports for NSBMA leadership and the program funder, summarizing key findings, challenges, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Location: Must be based in the New England region with a strong understanding of the educational landscape.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of program management experience, preferably in education, nonprofit, or advocacy settings.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a remote setting, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with student voice or student representation in education, school board governance, and/or youth advocacy is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, social sciences, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

We understand that not everyone will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about this role and believe your skills and experience align with the responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nsbma.net with “Program Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The National Student Board Member Association is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, disability, family status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.