Senior Manager - School Programs - Trellis for Tomorrow

Trellis for Tomorrow•Phoenixville, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trellis for Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenixville, PA, dedicated to providing experiential programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food security. These programs aim to equip youth and adults with practical life skills, fostering compassion, resilience, and inspiring sustainable community building. The organization serves the greater Philadelphia area through youth development programs offering work experiences, entrepreneurial training, and leadership opportunities. Additionally, Trellis engages local organizations in volunteer initiatives and manages organic gardens where food is grown and donated to those in need. This specific role is within the School Programs Team and is crucial for advancing the organization's mission.

Requirements

Minimum five (5+) years of experience in agricultural education, environmental education, youth development, or related field.
Demonstrated success building partnerships with schools and community organizations.
Minimum three (3+) years of supervising staff or leading educational teams.
Experience developing curriculum and educational programming.
Experience successfully managing multiple programs and budgets.
Experience with group facilitation, community building, and relationship cultivation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize.
Excellent project management and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Comfort using basic construction tools and power tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to regularly travel between multiple locations during the course of the work day using own vehicle.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and work outdoors for extended periods.
Must obtain criminal background and child abuse clearances prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree(s) in Education, Agriculture, Environmental Education, Nonprofit Leadership, or related field preferred.
Pennsylvania teaching certification or agricultural education background desired.
Some evening and weekend work required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organization's vision for agricultural education in partnership with schools.
Lead the strategic growth of school partnerships and educational programming.
Establish annual program goals, performance metrics, and evaluation systems.
Align educational programming with organizational priorities and community needs.
Identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement.
Supervise and mentor staff delivering school-based programming.
Conduct regular coaching, evaluations, and professional development for staff.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.
Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and staff development.
Ensure consistency and excellence across all educational programming.
Oversee development of standards-aligned agricultural education curriculum.
Ensure programming supports workforce development, STEM, sustainability, environmental education, and career exploration.
Maintain curriculum quality across SchoolCREWs, SEED Skills, Food for All gardens, Agricultural Learning Center programming, and future educational initiatives.
Integrate experiential learning and best practices into all programming.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for school districts and educational partners.
Cultivate new partnerships throughout Chester, Montgomery, and neighboring counties.
Collaborate with educators, administrators, community organizations, and funders.
Represent Trellis at educational conferences, community meetings, and events.
Supervise development and delivery of K-12 educational offerings at the Agricultural Learning Center (ALC).
Coordinate seasonal educational offerings, workshops, field trips, and demonstrations at the ALC.
Collaborate with farm operations staff to maximize educational opportunities.
Advance the Learning Center as a regional agricultural education hub.
Develop systems for measuring participant outcomes and program effectiveness.
Analyze data to improve educational quality and organizational impact.
Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and grant requirements.
Monitor key metrics related to participation, learning, and partnership growth.
Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning.
Assist with grant development and reporting related to educational initiatives.
Support marketing and communications by providing educational stories, impact data, and program highlights.