New York Team Lead

The Fly Initiative • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Team Lead & Program Coordinator is a hybrid role encompassing program coordination, direct teaching, and active community outreach. Based in and dedicated to the New York metropolitan area, this role oversees the delivery of FLY Initiative's financial literacy curriculum across schools and community-based programs while supporting, mentoring, and managing the educators implementing it. The Team Lead also drives the expansion of FLY's footprint in the region - pitching to potential partners, securing fee-for-service (FFS) arrangements, and showing up across the communities we serve.
This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity for a builder - someone with deep roots in New York communities and a strong understanding of the students, families, and partners we serve. The right person will help establish FLY's reputation, grow our program reach, and ensure the program is delivered efficiently and effectively while maintaining high standards for educator performance and student engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, financial literacy education, or related instructional leadership.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of educators or facilitators.
• Strong knowledge of personal finance concepts and the ability to communicate them effectively to diverse student populations.
• Deep roots in the communities FLY serves across New York - with lived or sustained professional experience in NYC's neighborhoods, schools, or youth-serving institutions.
• Strong understanding of the students we serve, including the cultural, economic, and educational realities they navigate.
• Active professional network across NY-area schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that can be activated to expand FLY's footprint.
• Comfort and credibility representing FLY in front of school principals, district leaders, executive directors, and funders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage students, educators, and partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple sites, educators, and partner conversations simultaneously.
• Sales and pitching skills - able to translate FLY's value into a compelling case for partners and convert interest into signed FFS engagements.
• Strong facilitation skills, command of a classroom, and the ability to build community among learners and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse groups and build relationships.
• Ability to track participation data and analyze basic program metrics.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with program management software or databases is a plus.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; frequent use of computers and digital tools; regular travel to program sites or partner meetings; may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Close and distance vision; ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in partner outreach, sales, business development, or fee-for-service contract negotiation is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Certification in Financial Education (e.g., CFEI or similar) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus given the linguistic diversity of NY communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Forms, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate needs.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup or nonprofit growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FLY's financial literacy curriculum is effectively implemented across multiple New York-area school and community partner sites.
• Coordinate all logistics related to program implementation, including scheduling, materials, and resource distribution.
• Provide ongoing support to educators, ensuring they are equipped to deliver the curriculum and meet performance standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with school administrators and community partners across the region, ensuring alignment with their needs.
• Track program outcomes and performance metrics; prepare regular reports for leadership on progress toward program goals.
• Collaborate with the education team to continuously enhance and adapt the curriculum based on educator and student feedback.
• Oversee the performance of educators delivering the program, ensuring fidelity to the curriculum and high teaching standards.
• Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews; provide constructive feedback and help educators address challenges.
• Identify professional development needs and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Monitor classroom delivery to ensure effective teaching methods and high student engagement.
• Address performance challenges proactively, providing the support or resources needed for improvement.
• Take a hands-on role teaching financial literacy lessons, directly engaging students in NY-area schools and community programs.
• Lead interactive sessions and workshops on personal finance topics including budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management.
• Develop and apply teaching strategies that engage students of diverse backgrounds, identities, and learning styles.
• Provide feedback on curriculum effectiveness and suggest improvements based on direct classroom experience.
• Work with partners to assess program effectiveness and adjust content as needed to improve student learning outcomes.
• Actively participate in community activities, events, and convenings across the NY metro area to raise FLY's visibility and represent the organization in the field.
• Pitch FLY's programming to potential partners - including schools, charter networks, after-school program providers, CBOs, faith-based institutions, and youth-serving nonprofits.
• Secure fee-for-service (FFS) arrangements with partner organizations - from initial outreach through scoping, proposal, and contract close.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective NY-area partners and program sites; document outreach activity and conversion progress for leadership.
• Serve as a public ambassador for FLY at conferences, networking events, and partner-led activities throughout the region.
• Leverage personal relationships and deep community roots to open doors that pure outreach cannot.
• Other duties as assigned or required by the CEO / Executive Leadership.

Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with the candidate's education, professional skills, and relevant experience.
• Engagement: Contract-to-permanent - this position begins as a 1099 contract engagement with a clear pathway to a permanent role based on performance, organizational fit, and program growth.
• Schedule: Hybrid with flexible hours; availability to support after-school program delivery, evening sessions, and occasional weekend events as needed.
• Travel: Regular travel across the New York metro region to program sites, partner meetings, and community events. Comfort navigating the region by transit or vehicle is required.

What This Job Offers

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