Ken Garff for Good Program Manager
About The Position
KEN GARFF FOR GOOD – We change the world, one student at a time. We are a statewide nonprofit foundation based in downtown Salt Lake City that offers its employees creativity, autonomy, and the opportunity to change lives. Mission The mission of Ken Garff for Good is to provide a pathway for student success. We do this through literacy, technology, and mentoring programs, and exposure to scholarships, internships, and college opportunities including trade schools, technical colleges, community colleges and four-year degrees. Purpose Ken Garff for Good delivers student-centered programs designed to create pathways to post-secondary education and meaningful careers. Our work begins with the Elementary Literacy initiative, which improves literacy skills for elementary-age students through incentivized daily reading, building a strong academic foundation early in life. Ken Garff for Good provides high school students opportunities and access to scholarships, internships, leadership experiences, and volunteer engagement – particularly through our high school Ambassador program. In addition, middle and high school students may engage in our Gaming and Technology initiative which enhances scholastic engagement by leveraging technology and gaming to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and career-ready skills. Lastly, our Women Who Succeed initiative provides middle and high school young women with opportunities to build confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of possibility as they pursue their educational and professional goals. Position Summary Each Program Manager is assigned a geographic region of responsibility regarding school districts promoting our educational initiatives. The Program Manager ensures an emphasis on creating opportunity for rural, including low-income, minority, and female students. This role is responsible for implementing strategies that support student success and high program completion rates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficient in English
- Confident presenting to large groups and engaging one-on-one
- Ability to collect, process, and present measurable results
- Ability to plan for and take responsibility for goals and outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Organized, self-starter, and team-oriented
- Demonstrates integrity and values transparency
Nice To Haves
- Graphic design, website, and social media experience a plus
- Communicates with enthusiasm and clarity; approaches work with thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee schools across the state that implement the Elementary Literacy Program.
- Coordinate closely with school principals, teachers and other staff to support enthusiasm for our initiatives.
- Visit schools on a semi-regular basis to: Deliver reading prizes, supplies, or promotional materials such as banners, posters, and incentives. Train Key Contacts or faculty on how to implement the program and utilize the platform. Attend tabling events or host assemblies.
- Track Key Performance Indicators for the program across the state.
- Provide weekly reports to leadership on progress and challenges related to measured goals.
- Communicate regularly and integrate initiatives with other team members, including training on assigned Subject Matter Expert roles.
- Manage prize selection, distribution, and tracking, including mailing prizes to online students, ensuring accessibility, and delivering prizes to participating schools.
- Track school engagement on the literacy platform.
- Create and post monthly engagement leaderboards.
- Maintain an updated and organized inventory of prizes and supplies.
- Help prepare for, attend, and speak at Elementary Literacy Program events and meetings.
- Assist in survey creation and data collection.
- Perform data entry for the literacy system, including: Assisting schools by logging minutes and marking “Redeem” on the prizes portal.
- Maintain updated rosters, contacts, and mailing information.
- Edit and update website content related to the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
