Field Program Manager

Galileo Learning•Irvine, CA

12d•$80,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced Field Program Manager to support its growing presence and sites throughout Orange County. The role partners with district expanded learning programs and works to create a strong staff experience for Camp Directors and summer staff. It supports camp operations and marketing across the region, with a focus on delivering impact-driven services in underserved communities. The Field Program Manager drives operational excellence across a portfolio of sites, manages and develops Camp Directors, and partners with district leadership, families, and internal teams. The position is primarily remote and based in Orange County, with visits to camp locations or clients and occasional onsite events or meetings. Travel of 10–15% may be required, depending on location. This is a full-time, exempt position averaging 40 hours per week. Additional hours may sometimes be necessary to meet deadlines and support program success. Anticipated annual compensation is $80,000–$90,000, with exact compensation depending on factors including geography and professional experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in multi-site staff management and managing programs or services.
At least 2 years of experience working with K–8 education.
At least 3 years of experience managing individuals and a team.
Experience with staff hiring, recruiting, training, development, and feedback.
Ability to travel in and around the greater Orange County region.
Strategic, organized, and performance-driven approach to problem-solving, optimization, measurement, and efficiency.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders while managing time and details effectively.
Ability to contribute to a creative vision and collaborate with others to realize it.

Nice To Haves

Experience with marketing and community communications.
Experience working at camps and/or in out-of-school-time programs.
Experience with B2B sales or account management.

Responsibilities

Drive operational excellence across a portfolio of sites in the greater Orange County region, partnering with district leadership to provide impact-driven expanded learning services in underserved communities.
Manage a team of Camp Directors, create professional development opportunities, provide timely feedback, and ensure staff teams are safe, welcoming, and value belonging, joy, and camp innovation.
Partner with the Area Director to develop operating plans for each managed site and train Camp Directors on logistics and operations.
Manage Camp Directors’ execution of day-to-day site logistics and on-site partnerships.
Partner with the Learning and Development team to develop Camp Director training content, facilitate retreat logistics and content, develop coaching materials, and deploy coaching capacity across sites.
Build community relationships through networking and engagement with district and school-site partners and families.
Serve as an escalation point for team members and help resolve issues while balancing customer care and program needs.
Monitor and respond to feedback from district partners and staff, using on-site observations to identify and address challenges and performance gaps.
Partner with People Operations to hire, onboard, train, and support the Camp Director team throughout hiring and the pre-camp season.
Collaborate across marketing, customer service, training, People Operations, and supply teams to identify and implement operational customizations based on district needs.
Partner with the Account Manager to refine camp KPIs and capture performance data.

Benefits

No-cost medical insurance for employees, with additional plans and dependent coverage available at cost.
Vision and dental insurance.
401(k) benefits after one year of employment.
Flexible paid time off, with no set limit.
Unlimited free camp for employees’ children or two free camp weeks to gift, including AM/PM Extended Care.
Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps.
Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps.
Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave planning.
Employee Assistance Program.
Options for life insurance.