Field Program Manager

Galileo Learning • Irvine, CA

11d • Remote

About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced Field Program Manager to support camp operations and marketing across the greater Orange County region as the company expands its sites and partnerships. The role partners with district expanded learning programs to deliver impact-driven services in underserved communities and to create a strong staff experience for Camp Directors and summer staff. It is primarily remote, based in Orange County, with visits to camp locations or clients and occasional onsite events or meetings. Travel of approximately 10–15% may be required, depending on location. The position is full-time, exempt, averaging 40 hours per week; additional hours may sometimes be necessary to meet deadlines and support program success.

The Field Program Manager leads operations across a portfolio of sites, manages and develops Camp Directors, supports hiring and training, builds relationships with district and school partners and families, and works across departments to adapt operations to district needs. The role also monitors feedback and performance, resolves escalated issues, and works with the Account Manager to refine camp KPIs and capture performance data.

Galileo Learning’s mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world through out-of-school enrichment programs that build innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence. Its offerings include neighborhood summer day camps, expanded learning programs for school districts, and curriculum and instructional support for educational institutions and service providers. The company’s Galileo Innovation Approach combines mindset, process, and knowledge. Galileo describes its values as visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective, with an emphasis on ownership and care for its work, partners, and colleagues.

Compensation is anticipated to be $80,000–$90,000. Exact compensation may vary based on factors including geography and professional experience. The role is exempt, and pay practices are guided by equity and market benchmarking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing staff across multiple sites 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, adapt to changing deadlines, manage time well, and attend carefully to details.
• Strategic, organized, and performance-driven approach, including problem-solving and attention to optimization, measurement, and efficiency.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute to a creative vision while working 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 throughout the greater Orange County region, partnering with district leadership to provide impact-driven expanded learning and opportunity programs (ELOP) services in underserved communities.
• Manage a team of Camp Directors by creating professional development opportunities, providing timely feedback, and ensuring safe, welcoming staff teams that value belonging, joy, and camp innovation and fun.
• Partner with the Area Director to develop camp operating plans for each managed site and train Camp Directors on logistics and operations.
• Manage Camp Directors as they execute 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 on issues they are not prepared to resolve, helping find solutions that balance customer care and program needs.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from district partners and staff, using on-site observations to identify and mitigate 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.
• Partner 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 KPIs for each camp and capture performance data.
• Travel within and around the greater Orange County region as needed.

Benefits

• No-cost medical insurance for employees, with additional plans and dependent coverage available at cost.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) benefits after one year of employment.
• Flexible paid time off; time off is unlimited, and employees are strongly encouraged to take time to rest and recharge.
• Unlimited free camp for employees’ children, or two free 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager