Program Manager I

ANEW • SeaTac, WA

1d • $35 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

ANEW is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that helps underserved populations enter apprenticeships and family-wage careers, while working to change the culture and demographics of historically non-diverse industries. The Program Manager I plans, coordinates, and oversees ANEW’s Youth Exploration Program (YEP), a youth-focused construction career exploration program introducing participants to construction, skilled trades, and related industries. Reporting to the Program Manager II, this role manages day-to-day operations, develops and maintains community and industry partnerships, and ensures participants have engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build career awareness and workforce readiness.

The position recruits and supports youth participants; coordinates workshops, jobsite visits, mentorship, and other career exploration activities; and tracks outcomes against program goals and performance measures. It oversees schedules, budgets, reporting, and compliance with organizational policies and safety standards. The Program Manager I is a key liaison among youth, families, educators, employers, and community stakeholders, and may work across programs to maintain service continuity. Flexibility in service delivery is required.

This is a paid, non-exempt, grant-funded position. Continuation is subject to continued funding. The role is based at ANEW’s Tukwila Training Center and assigned satellite locations, with required travel within Washington state. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with schedule adjustments and occasional evening or weekend work as program needs require. The position includes a 90-day probationary period; benefits are not included unless the position is made permanent, subject to performance, funding, board direction, and organizational changes.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in youth education, workforce development, job coaching, or a similar role; experience must be directly related to the position.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an applicable field of study.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values, with an understanding of equity and social justice principles and their application internally and in the field.
• Flexibility and adaptability when working in a growing nonprofit.
• Strong communication and administrative skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
• Experience working with collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and proof of insurability; driving is a requirement.
• Ability to provide documents verifying identity and employment authorization within three business days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the Construction Career Exploration Program, ensuring activities align with program goals, timelines, and performance outcomes.
• Recruit, enroll, and support youth participants through outreach, orientation, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, apprenticeship programs, labor unions, contractors, and employers.
• Coordinate workshops, demonstrations, jobsite tours, guest speakers, career fairs, and other hands-on career exploration activities.
• Facilitate workforce readiness training on workplace expectations, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and safety.
• Organize and monitor mentoring, job shadowing, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Ensure program activities comply with safety standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Track participant attendance, engagement, progress, and outcomes using designated data management systems.
• Collect, analyze, and report data for performance measurement, grant compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures and assist with resource allocation and purchasing.
• Create and maintain program schedules, calendars, and activity plans.
• Serve as the primary contact for participants, families, partner organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and career exploration support to participants.
• Provide instruction to participant classes during periods of high volume.
• Coordinate transportation, facilities, materials, equipment, and logistics for program activities and events.
• Facilitate group presentations, workshops, and informational sessions for youth and community partners.
• Collaborate with internal staff to coordinate supportive services and promote participant success.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve engagement, program quality, and outcomes.
• Follow up with participants to track educational, training, and employment placements.
• Maintain accurate program records, case notes, and documentation in accordance with organizational and funding requirements.
• Represent ANEW at community meetings, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervise several full-time-equivalent and temporary staff during high-volume periods; provide guidance, training, and support to staff and volunteers and monitor their performance related to program activities and participant engagement.

Benefits

• For positions of more than 30 hours per week, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to the stated eligibility and permanence conditions.
• Basic life insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, subject to the probationary-period conditions.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

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