Senior Manager

Women Leading Ed

3d•Remote

About The Position

Women Leading Ed (WLE) is seeking a Senior Manager to play a crucial role in driving membership growth, executing signature events, and managing cohort experiences within their network. This is a dynamic and impactful position for an individual skilled in relationship-building, project management, and meticulous execution. The Senior Manager will act as a central point of contact, responsible for recruiting and retaining members in WLE's network of over 600 women executives in public education. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of Executive Membership, the planning and execution of the WLE Summit, support for cohort and coaching programs, and general organizational support. WLE is looking for a highly organized, results-oriented individual passionate about creating experiences that enhance the leadership, community, and impact of women in public education. The position reports to the WLE Executive Director and is part of a dedicated team focused on supporting women leaders nationwide.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, membership / client engagement, event production, or executive-serving roles, preferably within education or nonprofit settings.
A proven ability to design and manage complex programs from start to finish.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, vendors, and timelines simultaneously without dropping details.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort managing logistics for multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence and warmth to engage senior executives and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
Comfort in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a track record of meeting deadlines.
Deep commitment to supporting, developing, and advancing women education leaders and improving outcomes for students.

Responsibilities

Lead recruitment of new members into WLE's bipartisan network of state commissioners, district superintendents, charter leaders, and c-suite executives — proactively identifying, cultivating, and onboarding women leaders across the country.
Drive growth and retention of WLE's paid Executive Membership, owning the full lifecycle from prospecting and conversion through renewal, ensuring members see clear value, deep engagement, and an exceptional experience that earns their continued investment.
Steward day-to-day engagement across both general and Executive Membership, designing differentiated touchpoints that deepen belonging, connection, and value for each tier.
Track membership engagement, recruitment, and renewal metrics; maintain accurate member records; and analyze data to identify opportunities to strengthen the member experience and grow the network.
Support end-to-end planning and execution of the WLE Summit, our network's signature in-person annual gathering.
Drive project management for the Summit, including building and maintaining timelines, tracking progress against key metrics for attendance, sponsorships, and revenue, and keeping all workstreams on schedule from kickoff through post-event wrap-up.
Manage all aspects of Summit logistics, including sponsor communication, external contracts, registration, attendee communications, and on-site operations.
Assist in the delivery of a seamless, high-touch experience for attendees, sponsors, speakers, and staff.
Lead on-site execution at the Summit and other in-person convenings, troubleshooting in real time and ensuring every detail is delivered with excellence.
Support the planning and execution of WLE's cohort experiences, including the Emerging State Executives Network, the Sustained Education Executives Network, and future offerings, with the potential to own one or more cohorts or components of them.
Coordinate with external coaches, facilitators, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
Manage executive coaching contracts and engagements end-to-end, including coach selection, contracting, scheduling, payment, and ongoing relationship management to ensure a high-quality coaching experience for cohort members.
Curate session content, agendas, and resources that align with the goals of each learning experience.
Provide flexible, high-quality support across WLE priorities as the organization continues to grow.
Contribute to cross-functional projects, pilots, and emerging initiatives.
Bring a builder's mindset to organizational systems, processes, and tools that help WLE scale.