Education Program Manager

Democracy Now!•New York, NY

1d•$92,239 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Democracy Now! is seeking an experienced program manager to lead and expand its decade-old education program. As the sole staff member dedicated to education, this role involves managing class visits, nurturing educator relationships, increasing outreach to educators and schools, facilitating workshops, supporting the creation of teaching resources, providing strategic direction for internships and fellowships, and shaping the future of the education program. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in education program management
Direct experience facilitating workshops or leading learning experiences for students and/or educators
Background in journalism, production or media literacy
Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization leading a small team
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities without close supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups
Deep commitment to independent media
Fluent in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

Experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or curriculum developer — especially at high school or post-secondary level
Familiarity with fellowship, internship, or early career program administration
Experience building or maintaining educator-facing resources or toolkits
Background in community organizing
Existing relationships with New York City schools or education networks
Experience working with CRM, website CMS and email marketing platforms

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead class visits to Democracy Now!’s NYC studio, serving as the primary host and educator for student groups from middle school through college
Facilitate media literacy workshops for students and educators — designing sessions that build critical thinking skills around news, media ownership, and independent journalism
Serve as the primary point of support for educators who use Democracy Now! in their classrooms, building ongoing relationships with teachers across subject areas and grade levels
Manage outreach to schools and community organizations to grow participation in visits and workshops and deepen educator partnerships, including site visits
Develop original teaching materials and curriculum resources to make Democracy Now!'s journalism more accessible and useful to educators, with a focus on the high school level
Provide strategic oversight for Democracy Now!'s fellowship and internship programs
Track education program participation and outcomes; prepare reports for leadership and funders
Identify opportunities to expand the program's reach, deepen its impact, and grow its capacity over time