Sr. Program Associate

Wilder•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Saint Paul Promise (SPP) advances life-long learning through a cradle-to-career approach. We partner with schools, higher education institutions, employers, and community organizations to improve educational outcomes and expand pathways to career readiness, workforce opportunity, and long-term success for children, young adults, and families across Saint Paul. Through deep partnerships and cross-sector collaboration, SPP works to strengthen educational success, family stability, and community opportunity. Our work is rooted in community voice, collective impact, and the belief that strong relationships and coordinated support systems help young people and families thrive at every stage of life. About the Role We’re looking for a relationship-driven Senior Program Associate who thrives in a fast-moving, people-centered environment. This role connects program operations, participant experience, and partner engagement to help ensure Co-Lab programming runs well and creates a welcoming, relational environment where young adults feel supported and empowered to thrive. Co-Lab is a workforce innovation hub designed with and for young adults navigating pathways toward career and educational success. Through career exploration, employer engagement, mentorship, and future planning, Co-Lab helps young adults build confidence, connection, and pathways toward meaningful careers and long-term success. The Senior Program Associate will play an important role in shaping day-to-day program delivery, cultivating strong relationships with participants and partners, and helping Co-Lab remain responsive, engaging, and grounded in young adult voice. Responsibilities include supporting program coordination, participant engagement, employer and community partnerships, workshop logistics, communication, and ongoing program operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in workforce development, youth engagement, program coordination, education, or community-based work
Strong operational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong relationship-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to build authentic relationships with participants, employers, and community stakeholders
Ability to foster a supportive and engaging program environment
Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrated commitment to community-centered work
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork
Demonstrated commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for young adults and families