Program Manager

This is a temp-to-perm position in Chicago, IL.

Start Date: flexible, no later than August 2025

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Downtown Chicago, IL

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Compensation: $28-30/hour temp; $60,000 - $65,000 perm

Our client, a Chicago-based educational nonprofit organization, seeks a Program Manager to support, oversee, and execute year-round educational programming for Chicago area students. The ideal candidate will have experience in STEMM fields and grant writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Program Director in planning and executing academic year and summer programming, including curriculum delivery, logistics, and scholar engagement.


• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse scholars to the STEMM program, including outreach to schools, community organizations, and partners.


• Coordinate monthly programming sessions for students, including scheduling, content development, and tracking student progress.


• During the 5-week residential program, oversee all aspects of the residential experience, ensuring student safety, well-being, and engagement in activities that promote learning and community building.


• Hire, train, and manage residential staff to deliver high-quality, engaging experiences for scholars.


• Lead daily and evening activities, ensure adherence to program guidelines, and address any issues that arise in residential life.


• Oversee grant activities related to various programs, ensuring compliance with reporting and tracking requirements.


• Collect, analyze, and manage data related to grant deliverables and program outcomes, ensuring timely submission of required reports.


• Assist the Associate Director in relationship management with current grantees, program partners, and potential collaborators.


• Proactively identify and engage with new program partners and collaborators to enhance the reach and impact of programming.

• Bachelor's Degree required.


• 4+ years of experience working within education or a private foundation setting.


• 3+ years of experience in program coordination, educational programming, or youth development.


• 1-2 years of supervisory experience, ideally in developing program content.


• Background in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) is a plus.


• Experience with grant compliance, data collection, and reporting for program deliverables.


• Experience managing residential or camp programs, including supervision of activities, safety, and staff.


• Adaptable, capable of handling shifting priorities and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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